Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Greece
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Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 9% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Greece | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€10) | €14 | - 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (€8) | €8 | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€2.04) | €4.86 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.71) | €1.58 | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (€4.08) | €4.78 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.62) | €2.00 | + 131% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€7) | €5.74 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€3.99) | €1.53 | + 161% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€2.11) | €0.99 | + 114% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€2.07) | €1.58 | + 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€8) | €11 | - 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (€2.04) | €2.32 | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (€2.38) | €0.96 | + 147% | |
Housing | + 45% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 45% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Greece | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,639) | €921 | + 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€987) | €650 | + 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€219) | €195 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€804) | €571 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€472) | €407 | + 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€138) | €135 | + 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (€51) | €24 | + 113% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (€44) | €362 | - 88% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€260) | €103 | + 152% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€4.87) | €10 | - 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (€3.40) | €6 | - 48% | |
Clothes | + 37% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 37% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Greece | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€61) | €80 | - 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€73) | €36 | + 105% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€87) | €88 | - 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€88) | €94 | - 6% | |
Transportation | + 18% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 18% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Greece | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (€34,889) | €23,808 | + 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (€1.17) | €1.91 | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (€41) | €29 | + 41% | |
Personal Care | + 39% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 39% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Greece | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€13) | €4.45 | + 194% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (€10) | €8 | + 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (€51) | €48 | + 5% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€13) | €3.87 | + 244% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.87) | €3.65 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€11) | €4.52 | + 137% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.43) | €2.85 | + 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€1.99) | €2.79 | - 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€12) | €13 | - 8% | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 22% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Greece | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€42) | €31 | + 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (€5.10) | €16 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€34) | €35 | - 4% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€136) | €42 | + 225% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€5.10) | €10 | - 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€5.06) | €3.59 | + 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.61) | €4.48 | - 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,360) | €843 | + 61% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.32) | €0.46 | - 30% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€54) | €38 | + 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€4.08) | €4.97 | - 18% | |
TOTAL | + 24% |

These prices were last updated on November 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 24% more expensive than in Greece
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