Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Guernsey
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 40% cheaper than in Guernsey | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Guernsey | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (£9) | £20 | - 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (£7) | £12 | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (£1.74) | £5.00 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (£1.46) | £1.70 | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (£3.49) | £4.80 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (£3.95) | £5.16 | - 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (£6) | £7 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (£3.41) | £2.50 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (£1.80) | £1.93 | - 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (£1.77) | £2.50 | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (£7) | £35 | - 79% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (£1.74) | £2.50 | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (£2.03) | £2.00 | + 2% | |
Housing | - 59% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 59% cheaper than in Guernsey | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Guernsey | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (£1,401) | £4,574 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (£844) | £3,000 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (£187) | £200 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (£688) | £1,800 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (£404) | £1,400 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (£118) | £100 | + 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (£44) | £30 | + 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (£37) | £400 | - 91% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (£222) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (£4.16) | £5.00 | - 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (£2.91) | £18 | - 84% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 4% more expensive than in Guernsey | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Guernsey | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (£52) | £80 | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (£63) | £50 | + 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (£75) | £75 | - 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (£76) | £70 | + 8% | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Guernsey | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Guernsey | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (£29,834) | £23,900 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (£1.00) | £1.80 | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (£35) | £30 | + 16% | |
Personal Care | + 23% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 23% more expensive than in Guernsey | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Guernsey | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (£11) | £4.00 | + 179% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (£9) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (£44) | £50 | - 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (£11) | £3.00 | + 279% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (£2.46) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (£9) | £3.00 | + 205% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (£3.79) | £2.50 | + 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (£1.70) | £2.00 | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (£11) | £30 | - 65% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 22% cheaper than in Guernsey | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Guernsey | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (£36) | £40 | - 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (£4.36) | £20 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (£29) | £50 | - 42% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (£116) | £140 | - 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (£4.36) | £11 | - 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (£4.33) | £3.50 | + 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (£2.23) | £5.80 | - 62% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (£1,163) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (£0.28) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (£47) | £60 | - 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (£3.49) | £9 | - 61% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 39 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 35% cheaper than in Guernsey
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