Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Ireland
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| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 25% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€9) | €18 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (€8) | €10 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€1.88) | €5.16 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.58) | €1.31 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (€3.77) | €4.40 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.27) | €3.18 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€7) | €7 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€3.69) | €2.85 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€1.95) | €1.61 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€1.91) | €2.88 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€8) | €15 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (€1.88) | €3.73 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (€2.20) | €1.77 | + 24% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 39% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,515) | €2,482 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€912) | €2,003 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€203) | €191 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€743) | €1,711 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€436) | €1,889 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€127) | €134 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (€47) | €40 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (€41) | €343 | - 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€240) | €113 | + 112% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€4.50) | €9 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €17 | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 7% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Ireland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€57) | €127 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€68) | €35 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€81) | €104 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€82) | €106 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 36% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (€32,245) | €34,494 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (€1.08) | €1.73 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (€38) | €72 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Ireland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€12) | €6 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €13 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (€47) | €63 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€12) | €9 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.66) | €4.51 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€10) | €6 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.09) | €2.03 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€1.84) | €2.70 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€11) | €22 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 26% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€39) | €60 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (€4.71) | €22 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€31) | €121 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€126) | €89 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€4.71) | €14 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€4.68) | €4.46 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.41) | €7 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,257) | €677 | + 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.30) | €0.64 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€50) | €50 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€3.77) | €18 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 494 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 06, 2025.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 30% cheaper than in Ireland
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