Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Iceland
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 50% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Iceland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (1,567 kr) | 4,287 kr | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (1,299 kr) | 2,748 kr | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (313 kr) | 1,229 kr | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (263 kr) | 241 kr | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (627 kr) | 815 kr | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (709 kr) | 653 kr | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (1,096 kr) | 1,271 kr | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (614 kr) | 429 kr | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (324 kr) | 475 kr | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (318 kr) | 662 kr | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (1,306 kr) | 6,302 kr | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (313 kr) | 346 kr | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (366 kr) | 669 kr | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 47% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Iceland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (251,890 kr) | 348,121 kr | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (151,680 kr) | 277,000 kr | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (33,699 kr) | 65,177 kr | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (123,574 kr) | 214,441 kr | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (72,539 kr) | 189,329 kr | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (21,157 kr) | 42,933 kr | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (7,836 kr) | 6,518 kr | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (6,739 kr) | 165,479 kr | - 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (39,978 kr) | 49,096 kr | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (748 kr) | 3,317 kr | - 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (522 kr) | 11,734 kr | - 96% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 53% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Iceland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (9,403 kr) | 37,157 kr | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (11,282 kr) | 15,761 kr | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (13,434 kr) | 31,870 kr | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (13,582 kr) | 67,739 kr | - 80% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 34% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Iceland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (5,362,338 kr) | 5,967,620 kr | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (180 kr) | 296 kr | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (6,269 kr) | 11,269 kr | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 50% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Iceland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (2,007 kr) | 713 kr | + 182% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (1,578 kr) | 3,600 kr | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (7,836 kr) | 24,000 kr | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (2,043 kr) | 1,114 kr | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (442 kr) | 2,112 kr | - 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (1,647 kr) | 851 kr | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (681 kr) | 1,255 kr | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (306 kr) | 653 kr | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (1,901 kr) | 7,548 kr | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 32% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Iceland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (6,475 kr) | 9,762 kr | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (784 kr) | 5,350 kr | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (5,224 kr) | 28,094 kr | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (20,896 kr) | 21,937 kr | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (784 kr) | 3,419 kr | - 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (778 kr) | 989 kr | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (401 kr) | 1,777 kr | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (208,958 kr) | 188,000 kr | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (50 kr) | 70 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (8,358 kr) | 13,622 kr | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (627 kr) | 1,792 kr | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 140 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 43% cheaper than in Iceland
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