Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Italy
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 14% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€10) | €17 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (€8) | €11 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€1.94) | €5.35 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.63) | €1.54 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (€3.88) | €4.21 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.39) | €3.77 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€7) | €8 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€3.80) | €2.37 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€2.01) | €1.65 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€1.97) | €1.57 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€8) | €8 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (€1.94) | €2.54 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (€2.27) | €1.53 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 7% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,561) | €1,447 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€940) | €928 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€209) | €145 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€766) | €999 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€449) | €752 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€131) | €130 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (€49) | €25 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (€42) | €295 | - 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€248) | €140 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€4.63) | €5.66 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €11 | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 10% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€58) | €84 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€70) | €41 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€83) | €102 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€84) | €96 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (€33,221) | €25,973 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (€1.12) | €1.77 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (€39) | €39 | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€12) | €9 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €15 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (€49) | €106 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€13) | €5.64 | + 124% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.74) | €3.89 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€10) | €3.42 | + 198% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.22) | €2.06 | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€1.89) | €1.74 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€12) | €20 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 21% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€40) | €41 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (€4.85) | €18 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€32) | €91 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€129) | €64 | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€4.85) | €9 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€4.82) | €2.33 | + 107% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.48) | €5.19 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,295) | €677 | + 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.31) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€52) | €51 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€3.88) | €6 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,165 prices entered by 175 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Italy
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