Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Israel
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Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 18% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (38 ₪) | 68 ₪ | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (31 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (8 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (6 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (15 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (17 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 157% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (27 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (15 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (8 ₪) | 4.82 ₪ | + 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (8 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (32 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (16 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (9 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 11% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 28% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Israel | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (6,096 ₪) | 9,400 ₪ | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (3,671 ₪) | 7,243 ₪ | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (816 ₪) | 995 ₪ | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (2,991 ₪) | 5,739 ₪ | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (1,756 ₪) | 4,419 ₪ | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (512 ₪) | 425 ₪ | + 21% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (190 ₪) | 94 ₪ | + 101% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (163 ₪) | 1,791 ₪ | - 91% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (968 ₪) | 426 ₪ | + 127% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (18 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (13 ₪) | 59 ₪ | - 79% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Israel | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Israel | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (228 ₪) | 359 ₪ | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (273 ₪) | 215 ₪ | + 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (325 ₪) | 437 ₪ | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (329 ₪) | 507 ₪ | - 35% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 26% 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 (129,776 ₪) | 145,089 ₪ | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (4.37 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (152 ₪) | 228 ₪ | - 33% | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
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 (49 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 154% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (38 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 34% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (190 ₪) | 513 ₪ | - 63% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (49 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 163% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (11 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 50% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (40 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 163% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (16 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 142% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (7 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (46 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 15% | |
Entertainment | + 24% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 24% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (157 ₪) | 165 ₪ | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (19 ₪) | 87 ₪ | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (126 ₪) | 300 ₪ | - 58% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (506 ₪) | 292 ₪ | + 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (19 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 66% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (19 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (10 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (5,057 ₪) | 2,879 ₪ | + 76% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (1.20 ₪) | 0.13 ₪ | + 794% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (202 ₪) | 267 ₪ | - 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (15 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 56% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 18% cheaper than in Israel
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