Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Israel | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (76 ₪) | 60 ₪ | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (21 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (7 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (5.78 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (12 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (16 ₪) | 5.75 ₪ | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (24 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (14 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (7 ₪) | 4.75 ₪ | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (7 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (44 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (14 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (5.33 ₪) | 5.03 ₪ | + 6% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 17% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (5,544 ₪) | 7,150 ₪ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (3,338 ₪) | 5,645 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (742 ₪) | 550 ₪ | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (2,720 ₪) | 4,113 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (1,597 ₪) | 3,616 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (466 ₪) | 440 ₪ | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (157 ₪) | 79 ₪ | + 100% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (2,070 ₪) | 1,285 ₪ | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (880 ₪) | 409 ₪ | + 115% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (16 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (11 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 14% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (207 ₪) | 353 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (248 ₪) | 150 ₪ | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (296 ₪) | 373 ₪ | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (299 ₪) | 388 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 17% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (118,024 ₪) | 139,162 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (3.20 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (202 ₪) | 226 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Israel | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (44 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (35 ₪) | 32 ₪ | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (245 ₪) | 440 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (45 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 126% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (10 ₪) | 18 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (36 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 126% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (15 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (7 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (42 ₪) | 67 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Israel | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (143 ₪) | 153 ₪ | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (17 ₪) | 77 ₪ | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (115 ₪) | 389 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (460 ₪) | 301 ₪ | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (17 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (17 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (9 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (4,599 ₪) | 2,647 ₪ | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (1.09 ₪) | 1.00 ₪ | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (184 ₪) | 216 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (14 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 536 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2022.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 9% cheaper than in Israel
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