Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Ireland
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 7% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€10) | €13 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$20 (€7) | €8 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (€3.64) | €4.69 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (€2.11) | €1.14 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (€3.02) | €3.36 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (€3.70) | €2.38 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (€4.70) | €5.13 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (€2.47) | €2.08 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (€2.22) | €1.10 | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.30 (€1.78) | €2.58 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€8) | €13 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (€2.68) | €2.45 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (€1.34) | €1.43 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 45% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,500 (€839) | €2,265 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,800 (€604) | €1,692 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 (€84) | €145 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,977 (€999) | €1,565 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,500 (€503) | €1,115 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$200 (€67) | €105 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$130 (€44) | €42 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | €383 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €121 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €9 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €14 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | €87 | - | |
| 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) | - | €89 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €104 | - | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 9% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €25,934 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (€0.92) | €1.43 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €114 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €5.23 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €15 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €58 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €3.27 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €4.48 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €2.15 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €2.39 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$40 (€13) | €16 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$65 (€22) | €40 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €23 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €72 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (€101) | €65 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€5.03) | €11 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (€3.36) | €3.46 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.54) | €5.93 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €412 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.45 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$195 (€65) | €44 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | €13 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,597 prices entered by 366 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 21% cheaper than in Ireland
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