Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 134% | |||
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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) | ₨417 | + 121% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (₨763) | ₨340 | + 125% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (₨184) | ₨168 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (₨154) | ₨60 | + 158% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (₨368) | ₨87 | + 323% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (₨416) | ₨47 | + 778% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (₨643) | ₨243 | + 165% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (₨360) | ₨182 | + 98% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (₨190) | ₨32 | + 500% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (₨187) | ₨155 | + 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (₨767) | ₨905 | - 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (₨184) | ₨88 | + 109% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (₨215) | ₨39 | + 448% | |
Housing | + 198% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 198% 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 (₨147,889) | ₨46,457 | + 218% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (₨89,054) | ₨26,696 | + 234% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (₨19,785) | ₨4,673 | + 323% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (₨72,552) | ₨26,601 | + 173% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (₨42,589) | ₨14,895 | + 186% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (₨12,422) | ₨4,065 | + 206% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (₨4,601) | ₨595 | + 674% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (₨3,957) | ₨29,913 | - 87% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (₨23,472) | ₨10,503 | + 123% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (₨439) | ₨455 | - 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (₨307) | ₨647 | - 53% | |
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 (₨5,521) | ₨2,412 | + 129% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (₨6,624) | ₨2,912 | + 127% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (₨7,887) | ₨4,109 | + 92% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (₨7,974) | ₨2,950 | + 170% | |
Transportation | + 92% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 92% 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 (₨3,148,320) | ₨1,910,150 | + 65% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (₨106) | ₨102 | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (₨3,680) | ₨1,062 | + 246% | |
Personal Care | + 206% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 206% more expensive than in India | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (₨1,179) | ₨140 | + 744% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (₨927) | ₨241 | + 284% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (₨4,601) | ₨953 | + 383% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (₨1,199) | ₨386 | + 211% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (₨259) | ₨200 | + 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (₨967) | ₨294 | + 229% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (₨400) | ₨155 | + 157% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (₨179) | ₨86 | + 109% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (₨1,116) | ₨275 | + 306% | |
Entertainment | + 228% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 228% more expensive than in India | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (₨3,802) | ₨1,451 | + 162% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (₨460) | ₨688 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (₨3,067) | ₨1,587 | + 93% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (₨12,268) | ₨2,125 | + 477% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (₨460) | ₨625 | - 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (₨457) | ₨191 | + 139% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (₨235) | ₨188 | + 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (₨122,683) | ₨47,373 | + 159% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (₨29) | ₨1.67 | + 1646% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (₨4,907) | ₨1,611 | + 205% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (₨368) | ₨289 | + 27% | |
TOTAL | + 156% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,390 prices entered by 1,046 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 156% more expensive than in India
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