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| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 18% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (38 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$20 (26 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (14 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (8 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (12 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (14 ₪) | 5.93 ₪ | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (18 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (9 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (8 ₪) | 4.56 ₪ | + 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.30 (7 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (32 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$8 (10 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (5.12 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 38% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,500 (3,201 ₪) | 7,532 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$1,800 (2,305 ₪) | 5,331 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 (320 ₪) | 945 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,977 (3,812 ₪) | 5,088 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | EC$1,500 (1,921 ₪) | 3,682 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$200 (256 ₪) | 641 ₪ | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$130 (166 ₪) | 76 ₪ | + 119% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 1,434 ₪ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 501 ₪ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 32 ₪ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 61 ₪ | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 356 ₪ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 208 ₪ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 456 ₪ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 468 ₪ | - | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 13% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 133,400 ₪ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (3.52 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 219 ₪ | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 31 ₪ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 29 ₪ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 533 ₪ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 32 ₪ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 21 ₪ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 16 ₪ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 8 ₪ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 11 ₪ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$40 (51 ₪) | 56 ₪ | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 15% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$65 (83 ₪) | 154 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 82 ₪ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 351 ₪ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (384 ₪) | 274 ₪ | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (19 ₪) | 44 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (13 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (10 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 2,040 ₪ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.82 ₪ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$195 (250 ₪) | 309 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 36 ₪ | - | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,552 prices entered by 160 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 23% cheaper than in Israel
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