Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Greece
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Food | + 18% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 18% 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) | €7 | + 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€2.04) | €4.64 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.71) | €1.53 | + 12% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (€4.08) | €4.61 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.62) | €1.79 | + 159% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€7) | €5.16 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€4.00) | €1.74 | + 130% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€2.11) | €0.96 | + 121% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€2.07) | €1.47 | + 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€9) | €9 | - 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (€4.26) | €2.26 | + 89% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (€2.38) | €1.04 | + 129% | |
Housing | + 48% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 48% 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 (€1,641) | €855 | + 92% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€988) | €679 | + 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€220) | €210 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€805) | €523 | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€473) | €416 | + 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€138) | €134 | + 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (€51) | €26 | + 93% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (€44) | €333 | - 87% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€260) | €102 | + 154% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€4.87) | €10 | - 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (€3.40) | €7 | - 51% | |
Clothes | + 52% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 52% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Greece | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€61) | €77 | - 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€73) | €34 | + 119% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€88) | €84 | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€88) | €92 | - 4% | |
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 (€34,934) | €22,349 | + 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (€1.18) | €2.10 | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (€41) | €30 | + 35% | |
Personal Care | + 51% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 51% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Greece | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€13) | €5.36 | + 144% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (€10) | €8 | + 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (€51) | €39 | + 32% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€13) | €3.87 | + 244% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.88) | €3.36 | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€11) | €4.42 | + 143% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.44) | €2.39 | + 85% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€1.99) | €2.82 | - 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€12) | €13 | - 6% | |
Entertainment | + 42% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 42% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Greece | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€42) | €33 | + 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (€5.10) | €16 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€34) | €35 | - 3% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€136) | €48 | + 186% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€5.10) | €11 | - 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€5.07) | €3.50 | + 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.61) | €4.00 | - 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,361) | €367 | + 271% | |
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) | €39 | + 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€4.08) | €4.38 | - 7% | |
TOTAL | + 32% |

These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 32% more expensive than in Greece
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