Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 62% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (4,460 Ft) | 3,862 Ft | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (3,697 Ft) | 2,809 Ft | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (892 Ft) | 1,119 Ft | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (748 Ft) | 413 Ft | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (1,784 Ft) | 1,138 Ft | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (2,019 Ft) | 971 Ft | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (3,118 Ft) | 2,824 Ft | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (1,746 Ft) | 567 Ft | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (923 Ft) | 469 Ft | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (905 Ft) | 363 Ft | + 149% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (3,717 Ft) | 2,062 Ft | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (892 Ft) | 750 Ft | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (1,041 Ft) | 311 Ft | + 235% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 70% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (716,899 Ft) | 398,505 Ft | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (431,693 Ft) | 300,170 Ft | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (95,910 Ft) | 45,637 Ft | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (351,701 Ft) | 233,037 Ft | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (206,451 Ft) | 192,023 Ft | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (60,215 Ft) | 34,110 Ft | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (22,302 Ft) | 6,528 Ft | + 242% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (19,179 Ft) | 125,536 Ft | - 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (113,781 Ft) | 33,822 Ft | + 236% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (2,129 Ft) | 4,214 Ft | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3,112 Ft | - | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 91% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (26,762 Ft) | 24,710 Ft | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (32,109 Ft) | 10,841 Ft | + 196% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (38,234 Ft) | 27,909 Ft | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (38,656 Ft) | 35,331 Ft | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 51% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (15,261,658 Ft) | 9,731,730 Ft | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (513 Ft) | 626 Ft | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (17,841 Ft) | 8,827 Ft | + 102% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 55% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (5,713 Ft) | 3,301 Ft | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 4,569 Ft | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (22,302 Ft) | 18,279 Ft | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (5,815 Ft) | 2,209 Ft | + 163% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (1,257 Ft) | 1,045 Ft | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (4,688 Ft) | 1,843 Ft | + 154% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (1,938 Ft) | 782 Ft | + 148% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (870 Ft) | 1,037 Ft | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (5,410 Ft) | 5,164 Ft | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 100% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (18,428 Ft) | 12,898 Ft | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (2,230 Ft) | 5,452 Ft | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (14,868 Ft) | 17,115 Ft | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (59,471 Ft) | 21,184 Ft | + 181% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (2,230 Ft) | 2,248 Ft | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (2,215 Ft) | 1,256 Ft | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (1,140 Ft) | 906 Ft | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (594,712 Ft) | 230,115 Ft | + 158% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (141 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 371% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (23,788 Ft) | 21,694 Ft | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (1,784 Ft) | 2,159 Ft | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 590 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 10, 2025.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 72% more expensive than in Hungary
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