Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Ireland
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| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 13% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (€20) | €14 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (€5.47) | €8 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€1.82) | €4.59 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.53) | €1.04 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (€3.30) | €3.20 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.13) | €2.38 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€6) | €4.59 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€3.57) | €2.21 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€1.89) | €1.21 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€1.85) | €2.41 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (€12) | €12 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (€3.80) | €2.29 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (€1.41) | €1.33 | + 6% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 33% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,466) | €2,239 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€883) | €1,764 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€196) | €157 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€719) | €1,539 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€422) | €1,293 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€123) | €89 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (€42) | €33 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (€547) | €354 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€233) | €108 | + 116% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€4.35) | €7 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (€3.04) | €12 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 44% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€55) | €70 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€66) | €32 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€78) | €82 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€79) | €87 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 44% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (€31,218) | €26,934 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (€0.85) | €1.29 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (€54) | €133 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 26% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€12) | €6 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (€9) | €14 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (€65) | €57 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€12) | €4.83 | + 146% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.57) | €3.04 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€10) | €4.50 | + 113% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€3.96) | €2.01 | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€1.78) | €2.35 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€11) | €19 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 4% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€38) | €40 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (€10) | €22 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€30) | €109 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€122) | €63 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€4.56) | €11 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€4.53) | €3.64 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.33) | €6 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,216) | €411 | + 196% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.29) | €0.39 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€49) | €45 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€3.65) | €14 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,258 prices entered by 173 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 20% cheaper than in Ireland
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