Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 134% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 134% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (₨920) | ₨384 | + 139% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (₨762) | ₨351 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (₨184) | ₨172 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (₨154) | ₨58 | + 166% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (₨368) | ₨86 | + 327% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (₨416) | ₨46 | + 811% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (₨643) | ₨263 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (₨360) | ₨166 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (₨190) | ₨32 | + 498% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (₨187) | ₨169 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (₨766) | ₨806 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (₨184) | ₨97 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (₨215) | ₨40 | + 441% | |
| Housing | + 223% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 223% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (₨147,800) | ₨35,613 | + 315% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (₨89,000) | ₨22,865 | + 289% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (₨19,773) | ₨4,764 | + 315% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (₨72,509) | ₨27,161 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (₨42,563) | ₨16,020 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (₨12,414) | ₨5,344 | + 132% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (₨4,598) | ₨633 | + 626% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (₨3,954) | ₨30,952 | - 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (₨23,458) | ₨11,918 | + 97% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (₨439) | ₨572 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (₨307) | ₨608 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 126% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 126% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (₨5,517) | ₨2,381 | + 132% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (₨6,620) | ₨2,919 | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (₨7,882) | ₨4,078 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (₨7,970) | ₨3,096 | + 157% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 98% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (₨3,146,425) | ₨1,516,510 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (₨106) | ₨105 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (₨3,678) | ₨1,182 | + 211% | |
| Personal Care | + 186% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 186% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (₨1,178) | ₨158 | + 645% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (₨926) | ₨289 | + 220% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (₨4,598) | ₨920 | + 400% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (₨1,199) | ₨379 | + 216% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (₨259) | ₨213 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (₨966) | ₨286 | + 237% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (₨400) | ₨176 | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (₨179) | ₨93 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (₨1,115) | ₨319 | + 249% | |
| Entertainment | + 225% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 225% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (₨3,799) | ₨1,418 | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (₨460) | ₨581 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (₨3,065) | ₨1,361 | + 125% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (₨12,261) | ₨1,951 | + 529% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (₨460) | ₨749 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (₨457) | ₨223 | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (₨235) | ₨179 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (₨122,609) | ₨52,959 | + 132% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (₨29) | ₨1.37 | + 2024% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (₨4,904) | ₨1,412 | + 247% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (₨368) | ₨268 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 161% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,538 prices entered by 1,274 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 161% more expensive than in India
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