Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Iran
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Food | - 74% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 74% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Iran | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (﷼ 466,754) | ﷼ 2,425,480 | - 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (﷼ 386,858) | ﷼ 2,636,560 | - 85% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (﷼ 93,297) | ﷼ 962,120 | - 90% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (﷼ 78,253) | ﷼ 325,153 | - 76% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (﷼ 186,701) | ﷼ 685,540 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (﷼ 211,278) | ﷼ 294,916 | - 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (﷼ 326,283) | ﷼ 937,877 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (﷼ 182,753) | ﷼ 456,200 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (﷼ 96,586) | ﷼ 214,507 | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (﷼ 94,696) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (﷼ 388,961) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (﷼ 93,351) | ﷼ 358,063 | - 74% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (﷼ 108,909) | ﷼ 125,434 | - 13% | |
Housing | - 80% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 80% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Iran | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (﷼ 75,020,065) | ﷼ 348,896,000 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (﷼ 45,174,594) | ﷼ 192,000,000 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (﷼ 10,036,510) | ﷼ 46,610,800 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (﷼ 36,803,834) | ﷼ 259,095,000 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (﷼ 21,604,158) | ﷼ 167,809,000 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (﷼ 6,301,174) | ﷼ 28,887,100 | - 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (﷼ 2,333,768) | ﷼ 2,388,580 | - 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (﷼ 2,007,041) | ﷼ 145,035,000 | - 99% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (﷼ 11,906,620) | ﷼ 140,280,000 | - 92% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (﷼ 222,755) | ﷼ 1,853,050 | - 88% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (﷼ 155,585) | ﷼ 1,188,560 | - 87% | |
Clothes | - 86% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 86% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Iran | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (﷼ 2,800,522) | ﷼ 16,511,000 | - 83% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (﷼ 3,360,066) | ﷼ 21,931,200 | - 85% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (﷼ 4,000,965) | ﷼ 61,551,600 | - 93% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (﷼ 4,045,198) | ﷼ 29,525,800 | - 86% | |
Transportation | - 81% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 81% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Iran | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (﷼ 1,597,059,750) | ﷼ 19,720,800,000 | - 92% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (﷼ 53,731) | ﷼ 29,904 | + 80% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (﷼ 1,867,014) | ﷼ 5,263,230 | - 65% | |
Personal Care | - 77% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 77% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Iran | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (﷼ 597,876) | ﷼ 1,663,600 | - 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (﷼ 470,082) | ﷼ 1,988,630 | - 76% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (﷼ 2,333,768) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | - 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (﷼ 608,466) | ﷼ 1,655,540 | - 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (﷼ 131,522) | ﷼ 2,066,400 | - 94% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (﷼ 490,558) | ﷼ 713,362 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (﷼ 202,806) | ﷼ 736,864 | - 72% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (﷼ 91,016) | ﷼ 804,447 | - 89% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (﷼ 566,102) | ﷼ 1,322,090 | - 57% | |
Entertainment | - 69% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 69% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Iran | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (﷼ 1,928,408) | ﷼ 5,403,060 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (﷼ 233,377) | ﷼ 1,272,100 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (﷼ 1,555,845) | ﷼ 8,472,430 | - 82% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (﷼ 6,223,382) | ﷼ 11,254,100 | - 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (﷼ 233,377) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (﷼ 231,762) | ﷼ 894,748 | - 74% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (﷼ 119,335) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (﷼ 62,233,816) | ﷼ 375,807,000 | - 83% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (﷼ 14,781) | ﷼ 19,460 | - 24% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (﷼ 2,489,353) | ﷼ 11,150,900 | - 78% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (﷼ 186,701) | ﷼ 1,467,460 | - 87% | |
TOTAL | - 78% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 944 prices entered by 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2024.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 78% cheaper than in Iran
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