- Cost of Living
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Ireland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 9% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€10) | €13 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$23 (€7) | €8 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (€3.47) | €4.45 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (€2.01) | €1.26 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (€2.88) | €3.92 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (€3.52) | €2.45 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (€4.48) | €5.21 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (€2.35) | €2.25 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (€2.11) | €1.13 | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.40 (€1.73) | €2.36 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€8) | €13 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$8 (€2.56) | €2.32 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (€1.28) | €1.52 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 50% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,576 (€823) | €2,143 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,127 (€680) | €1,696 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €153 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$1,000 (€320) | €1,476 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €1,089 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €110 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | €42 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | €413 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €104 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €13 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €80 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | €35 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €88 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €98 | - | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 23% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$50,000 (€15,983) | €24,767 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (€0.88) | €1.40 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €111 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €4.98 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €16 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €56 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €4.73 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €3.08 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €4.82 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.88 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €2.40 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €15 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 9% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$40 (€13) | €39 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €22 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €84 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (€96) | €67 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€4.79) | €11 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (€3.20) | €3.22 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €5.93 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €517 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.48 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$140 (€45) | €46 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €12 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,298 prices entered by 648 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 14, 2018.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 29% cheaper than in Ireland
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