- Cost of Living
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 7% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (40 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$23 (30 ₪) | 46 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (14 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (8 ₪) | 5.95 ₪ | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$13 (17 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (15 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (18 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (10 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (9 ₪) | 4.87 ₪ | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.40 (7 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$61 (81 ₪) | 53 ₪ | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$8 (11 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (5.28 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 42% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,576 (3,403 ₪) | 7,998 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,127 (2,811 ₪) | 5,766 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 702 ₪ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$1,452 (1,918 ₪) | 4,983 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 3,625 ₪ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 464 ₪ | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 74 ₪ | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 2,084 ₪ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 427 ₪ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 30 ₪ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 50 ₪ | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 327 ₪ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 202 ₪ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 430 ₪ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 472 ₪ | - | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 32% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$50,000 (66,060 ₪) | 135,083 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (3.63 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 238 ₪ | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 28 ₪ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 28 ₪ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 325 ₪ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 32 ₪ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 20 ₪ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 16 ₪ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 7 ₪ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 12 ₪ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 59 ₪ | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 154 ₪ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 79 ₪ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 282 ₪ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 272 ₪ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 43 ₪ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 13 ₪ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 29 ₪ | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 2,428 ₪ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.85 ₪ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 316 ₪ | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 36 ₪ | - | |
| 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 3,016 prices entered by 321 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 29% cheaper than in Israel
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