- 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 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$23 (€7) | €8 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (€3.50) | €4.42 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (€2.03) | €1.28 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (€2.90) | €3.90 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (€3.55) | €2.18 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (€4.51) | €6 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (€2.37) | €2.08 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (€2.13) | €1.35 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.40 (€1.74) | €1.35 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€8) | €8 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$8 (€2.58) | €1.95 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (€1.29) | €1.24 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 26% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,576 (€830) | €1,308 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,127 (€686) | €886 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €129 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$1,000 (€322) | €778 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €531 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €128 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | €23 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | €393 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €114 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €4.42 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €10 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €85 | - | |
| 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) | - | €92 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €116 | - | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 18% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$50,000 (€16,119) | €19,955 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (€0.89) | €1.51 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €36 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €9 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €9 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €85 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €5.04 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €3.58 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2.97 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €2.24 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €1.97 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €18 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 8% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$40 (€13) | €33 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €17 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €67 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (€97) | €64 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€4.84) | €9 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (€3.22) | €1.60 | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.92 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €451 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$140 (€45) | €59 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €5.31 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,749 prices entered by 796 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 14% cheaper than in Italy
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