Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Italy
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€10) | €17 | - 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (€8) | €9 | - 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€2.04) | €4.95 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.71) | €1.29 | + 33% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (€4.08) | €3.76 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.62) | €2.61 | + 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€7) | €7 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€4.00) | €2.12 | + 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€2.11) | €1.69 | + 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€2.07) | €1.32 | + 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€9) | €8 | + 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (€4.26) | €1.89 | + 125% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (€2.38) | €1.31 | + 81% | |
Housing | + 20% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 20% 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 (€1,641) | €1,256 | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€988) | €847 | + 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€220) | €174 | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€805) | €839 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€473) | €588 | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€138) | €135 | + 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (€51) | €24 | + 110% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (€44) | €351 | - 87% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€261) | €127 | + 105% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€4.87) | €5.44 | - 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (€3.40) | €11 | - 69% | |
Clothes | + 53% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 53% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Italy | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€61) | €71 | - 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€74) | €32 | + 127% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€88) | €84 | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€89) | €115 | - 23% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 9% 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 (€34,943) | €25,919 | + 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (€1.18) | €1.81 | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (€41) | €36 | + 14% | |
Personal Care | + 22% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 22% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Italy | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€13) | €9 | + 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (€10) | €13 | - 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (€51) | €78 | - 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€13) | €5.45 | + 144% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.88) | €3.22 | - 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€11) | €2.90 | + 270% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.44) | €1.79 | + 148% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€1.99) | €1.91 | + 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€12) | €18 | - 30% | |
Entertainment | + 37% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 37% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€42) | €40 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (€5.11) | €18 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€34) | €66 | - 48% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€136) | €70 | + 94% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€5.11) | €9 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€5.07) | €1.85 | + 174% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.61) | €5.09 | - 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,362) | €598 | + 128% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.32) | €0.26 | + 23% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€54) | €49 | + 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€4.08) | €5.21 | - 22% | |
TOTAL | + 17% |

These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 17% more expensive than in Italy
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