- Cost of Living
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 0% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 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 (€3.54) | €4.59 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (€2.05) | €1.31 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (€2.93) | €3.79 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (€3.59) | €2.10 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (€4.56) | €7 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (€2.39) | €2.03 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (€2.16) | €1.25 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.30 (€1.73) | €1.39 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€8) | €8 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$8 (€2.61) | €1.94 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (€1.30) | €1.15 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 3% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,576 (€839) | €1,334 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,127 (€693) | €901 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €134 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$4,000 (€1,303) | €813 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €546 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$200 (€65) | €101 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$130 (€42) | €24 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | €389 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €114 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €4.49 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €10 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €83 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | €33 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €96 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €118 | - | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 20% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$50,000 (€16,293) | €21,657 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (€0.90) | €1.54 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €35 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 3% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €9 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €8 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €86 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €5.12 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €3.64 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €3.26 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €2.19 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €2.02 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$40 (€13) | €18 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 3% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$65 (€21) | €34 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €17 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €65 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (€98) | €68 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€4.89) | €9 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (€3.26) | €1.62 | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.47) | €5.13 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €457 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$195 (€64) | €64 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €5.37 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,796 prices entered by 782 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Italy
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