Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Italy
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| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 23% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (€22) | €16 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (€5.88) | €8 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€1.96) | €4.50 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.64) | €1.37 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (€3.54) | €3.65 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.44) | €2.17 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€7) | €7 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€3.84) | €2.09 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€2.03) | €1.28 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€1.99) | €1.35 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (€12) | €7 | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (€4.09) | €1.95 | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (€1.52) | €1.30 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 21% 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 (€1,576) | €1,161 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€949) | €868 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€211) | €143 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€773) | €763 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€454) | €557 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€132) | €108 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (€45) | €27 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (€42) | €350 | - 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€250) | €135 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€4.68) | €5.36 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (€3.27) | €10 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 41% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€59) | €77 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€71) | €33 | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€84) | €85 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€85) | €124 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 30% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (€33,553) | €23,302 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (€0.91) | €1.59 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (€58) | €35 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 36% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€13) | €7 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (€10) | €7 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (€70) | €71 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€13) | €4.82 | + 165% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.76) | €3.40 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€10) | €3.26 | + 217% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.26) | €2.46 | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€1.91) | €1.72 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€12) | €18 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 41% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€41) | €36 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (€4.90) | €17 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€33) | €78 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€131) | €65 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€4.90) | €9 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€4.87) | €1.61 | + 203% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.51) | €4.99 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,307) | €549 | + 138% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.31) | €0.14 | + 124% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€52) | €52 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€3.92) | €5.72 | - 31% | |
| 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 1,436 prices entered by 215 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2022.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 29% more expensive than in Italy
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