Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Hungary
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Food | + 49% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 49% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Hungary | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (4,090 Ft) | 3,378 Ft | + 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (3,390 Ft) | 2,531 Ft | + 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (817 Ft) | 944 Ft | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (686 Ft) | 476 Ft | + 44% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (1,636 Ft) | 1,184 Ft | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (1,851 Ft) | 1,140 Ft | + 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (2,859 Ft) | 2,297 Ft | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (1,601 Ft) | 540 Ft | + 197% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (846 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 111% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (830 Ft) | 366 Ft | + 126% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (3,408 Ft) | 2,702 Ft | + 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (818 Ft) | 631 Ft | + 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (954 Ft) | 465 Ft | + 105% | |
Housing | + 69% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 69% 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 (657,343 Ft) | 365,445 Ft | + 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (395,830 Ft) | 256,867 Ft | + 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (87,942 Ft) | 52,587 Ft | + 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (322,484 Ft) | 207,517 Ft | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (189,301 Ft) | 157,009 Ft | + 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (55,212 Ft) | 33,829 Ft | + 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (20,449 Ft) | 4,635 Ft | + 341% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (17,586 Ft) | 120,602 Ft | - 85% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (104,329 Ft) | 36,887 Ft | + 183% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (1,952 Ft) | 3,871 Ft | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (1,363 Ft) | 3,596 Ft | - 62% | |
Clothes | + 59% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 59% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Hungary | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (24,539 Ft) | 27,750 Ft | - 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (29,442 Ft) | 12,158 Ft | + 142% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (35,057 Ft) | 28,654 Ft | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (35,445 Ft) | 35,591 Ft | - 0% | |
Transportation | + 32% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 32% 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 (13,993,810 Ft) | 9,771,450 Ft | + 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (471 Ft) | 637 Ft | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (16,359 Ft) | 9,649 Ft | + 70% | |
Personal Care | + 38% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 38% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Hungary | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (5,239 Ft) | 3,052 Ft | + 72% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (4,119 Ft) | 4,083 Ft | + 1% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (20,449 Ft) | 20,185 Ft | + 1% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (5,332 Ft) | 2,127 Ft | + 151% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (1,152 Ft) | 1,115 Ft | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (4,298 Ft) | 1,341 Ft | + 220% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (1,777 Ft) | 1,134 Ft | + 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (797 Ft) | 1,148 Ft | - 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (4,960 Ft) | 4,563 Ft | + 9% | |
Entertainment | + 90% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 90% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Hungary | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (16,897 Ft) | 11,336 Ft | + 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (2,045 Ft) | 4,970 Ft | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (13,633 Ft) | 17,362 Ft | - 21% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (54,531 Ft) | 16,644 Ft | + 228% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (2,045 Ft) | 2,873 Ft | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (2,031 Ft) | 940 Ft | + 116% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (1,046 Ft) | 795 Ft | + 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (545,307 Ft) | 289,013 Ft | + 89% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (130 Ft) | 35 Ft | + 271% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (21,812 Ft) | 18,507 Ft | + 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (1,636 Ft) | 2,048 Ft | - 20% | |
TOTAL | + 55% |

These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 55% more expensive than in Hungary
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