Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Italy
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| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 29% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (€21) | €14 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (€5.67) | €8 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€1.89) | €4.39 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.58) | €1.25 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (€3.41) | €3.49 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.28) | €2.06 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€7) | €7 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€3.70) | €1.91 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€1.96) | €1.33 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€1.92) | €1.19 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (€12) | €6 | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (€3.94) | €1.87 | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (€1.46) | €1.27 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 13% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,519) | €1,300 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€914) | €878 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€203) | €132 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€745) | €822 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€437) | €597 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€128) | €102 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (€43) | €24 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (€567) | €354 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€241) | €118 | + 104% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€4.51) | €5.29 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (€3.15) | €11 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 36% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€57) | €82 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€68) | €31 | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€81) | €87 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€82) | €114 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 25% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (€32,328) | €22,845 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (€0.88) | €1.52 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (€55) | €36 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 25% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€12) | €6 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (€10) | €10 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (€67) | €82 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€12) | €5.60 | + 120% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.66) | €3.22 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€10) | €2.71 | + 266% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.11) | €2.39 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€1.84) | €2.06 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€11) | €17 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 38% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€39) | €37 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (€10) | €17 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€31) | €84 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€126) | €63 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€4.72) | €9 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€4.69) | €1.50 | + 212% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.42) | €5.00 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,260) | €460 | + 174% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.30) | €0.15 | + 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€50) | €55 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€3.78) | €5.44 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,728 prices entered by 361 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 11, 2020.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 24% more expensive than in Italy
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