Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Hungary
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Food | + 127% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 127% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Hungary | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (4,188 Ft) | 2,744 Ft | + 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (3,471 Ft) | 1,988 Ft | + 75% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (837 Ft) | 843 Ft | - 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (702 Ft) | 349 Ft | + 101% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (1,675 Ft) | 782 Ft | + 114% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (1,896 Ft) | 878 Ft | + 116% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (2,928 Ft) | 1,638 Ft | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (1,640 Ft) | 518 Ft | + 217% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (867 Ft) | 291 Ft | + 197% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (850 Ft) | 292 Ft | + 191% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (3,490 Ft) | 2,037 Ft | + 71% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (1,746 Ft) | 469 Ft | + 272% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (977 Ft) | 213 Ft | + 358% | |
Housing | + 112% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 112% 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 (673,133 Ft) | 323,186 Ft | + 108% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (405,339 Ft) | 213,332 Ft | + 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (90,055 Ft) | 48,202 Ft | + 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (330,230 Ft) | 176,373 Ft | + 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (193,848 Ft) | 149,439 Ft | + 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (56,539 Ft) | 29,248 Ft | + 93% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (20,940 Ft) | 4,157 Ft | + 404% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (18,009 Ft) | 109,085 Ft | - 83% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (106,835 Ft) | 39,391 Ft | + 171% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (1,999 Ft) | 3,718 Ft | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (1,396 Ft) | 2,098 Ft | - 33% | |
Clothes | + 60% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 60% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Hungary | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (25,128 Ft) | 29,321 Ft | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (30,149 Ft) | 12,599 Ft | + 139% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (35,899 Ft) | 25,638 Ft | + 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (36,296 Ft) | 34,104 Ft | + 6% | |
Transportation | + 60% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 60% 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 (14,329,953 Ft) | 8,048,940 Ft | + 78% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (482 Ft) | 484 Ft | - 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (16,752 Ft) | 8,875 Ft | + 89% | |
Personal Care | + 77% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 77% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Hungary | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (5,365 Ft) | 3,036 Ft | + 77% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (4,218 Ft) | 4,105 Ft | + 3% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (20,940 Ft) | 16,176 Ft | + 29% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (5,460 Ft) | 1,500 Ft | + 264% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (1,180 Ft) | 948 Ft | + 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (4,402 Ft) | 782 Ft | + 463% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (1,820 Ft) | 489 Ft | + 272% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (817 Ft) | 768 Ft | + 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (5,079 Ft) | 3,784 Ft | + 34% | |
Entertainment | + 119% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 119% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Hungary | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (17,303 Ft) | 10,245 Ft | + 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (2,094 Ft) | 5,225 Ft | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (13,960 Ft) | 17,579 Ft | - 21% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (55,841 Ft) | 15,379 Ft | + 263% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (2,094 Ft) | 1,964 Ft | + 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (2,080 Ft) | 930 Ft | + 124% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (1,071 Ft) | 639 Ft | + 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (558,406 Ft) | 196,028 Ft | + 185% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (133 Ft) | 21 Ft | + 520% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (22,336 Ft) | 15,859 Ft | + 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (1,675 Ft) | 2,868 Ft | - 42% | |
TOTAL | + 97% |

These prices were last updated on June 30, 2022.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 97% more expensive than in Hungary
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