Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Guatemala
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| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 39% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (Q88) | Q86 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (Q73) | Q47 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (Q17) | Q29 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (Q15) | Q13 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (Q35) | Q17 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (Q40) | Q12 | + 243% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (Q61) | Q43 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (Q34) | Q18 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (Q18) | Q10 | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (Q18) | Q11 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (Q73) | Q90 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (Q18) | Q17 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (Q20) | Q8 | + 172% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 70% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (Q14,066) | Q6,851 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (Q8,470) | Q4,195 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (Q1,882) | Q557 | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (Q6,901) | Q5,350 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (Q4,051) | Q3,253 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (Q1,181) | Q410 | + 188% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (Q438) | Q242 | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (Q376) | Q3,443 | - 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (Q2,232) | Q662 | + 237% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (Q42) | Q117 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (Q29) | Q31 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 58% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (Q525) | Q435 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (Q630) | Q332 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (Q750) | Q721 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (Q758) | Q633 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 29% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (Q299,448) | Q162,571 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (Q10) | Q12 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (Q350) | Q278 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 29% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (Q112) | Q43 | + 160% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (Q88) | Q141 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (Q438) | Q301 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (Q114) | Q33 | + 242% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (Q25) | Q38 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (Q92) | Q45 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (Q38) | Q21 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (Q17) | Q17 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (Q106) | Q79 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 105% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (Q362) | Q146 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (Q44) | Q87 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (Q292) | Q252 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (Q1,167) | Q339 | + 244% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Q44) | Q56 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (Q43) | Q30 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (Q22) | Q18 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (Q11,669) | Q4,426 | + 164% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (Q2.77) | Q1.57 | + 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (Q467) | Q322 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (Q35) | Q26 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 890 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 54% more expensive than in Guatemala
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