Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 51% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (₨490) | ₨323 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (₨406) | ₨259 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (₨98) | ₨200 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (₨82) | ₨50 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (₨196) | ₨85 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (₨222) | ₨111 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (₨342) | ₨400 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (₨192) | ₨89 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (₨101) | ₨54 | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (₨99) | ₨68 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (₨408) | ₨477 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (₨98) | ₨81 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (₨114) | ₨35 | + 226% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 17% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (₨78,689) | ₨55,840 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (₨47,384) | ₨32,316 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (₨10,527) | ₨4,305 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (₨38,604) | ₨27,684 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (₨22,661) | ₨20,369 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (₨6,609) | ₨2,268 | + 191% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (₨2,448) | ₨1,315 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (₨2,105) | ₨16,389 | - 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (₨12,489) | ₨5,779 | + 116% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (₨234) | ₨266 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (₨163) | ₨2,000 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 48% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (₨2,937) | ₨1,963 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (₨3,524) | ₨2,389 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (₨4,197) | ₨3,278 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (₨4,243) | ₨2,195 | + 93% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 32% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (₨1,675,155) | ₨630,907 | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (₨56) | ₨73 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (₨1,958) | ₨1,554 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 27% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (₨627) | ₨326 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (₨493) | ₨722 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (₨2,448) | ₨1,254 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (₨638) | ₨231 | + 177% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (₨138) | ₨198 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (₨515) | ₨246 | + 109% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (₨213) | ₨102 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (₨95) | ₨87 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (₨594) | ₨1,083 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 145% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 145% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (₨2,023) | ₨1,107 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (₨245) | ₨529 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (₨1,632) | ₨1,000 | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (₨6,528) | ₨1,722 | + 279% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (₨245) | ₨273 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (₨243) | ₨138 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (₨125) | ₨162 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (₨65,277) | ₨27,684 | + 136% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (₨16) | ₨1.36 | + 1042% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (₨2,611) | ₨1,300 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (₨196) | ₨247 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 124 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 23, 2023.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 48% more expensive than in Mauritius
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