Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 56% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (₨511) | ₨329 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (₨424) | ₨259 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (₨102) | ₨200 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (₨86) | ₨70 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (₨204) | ₨85 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (₨231) | ₨111 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (₨357) | ₨400 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (₨200) | ₨89 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (₨106) | ₨54 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (₨104) | ₨68 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (₨426) | ₨477 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (₨102) | ₨81 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (₨119) | ₨35 | + 241% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 57% 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 (₨82,162) | ₨55,840 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (₨49,475) | ₨32,316 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (₨10,992) | ₨4,305 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (₨40,307) | ₨27,684 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (₨23,661) | ₨20,369 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (₨6,901) | ₨2,268 | + 204% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (₨2,556) | ₨1,315 | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (₨2,198) | ₨16,389 | - 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (₨13,040) | ₨5,779 | + 126% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (₨244) | ₨266 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨2,000 | - | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 55% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (₨3,067) | ₨1,963 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (₨3,680) | ₨2,389 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (₨4,382) | ₨3,278 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (₨4,430) | ₨2,195 | + 102% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 38% 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 (₨1,749,095) | ₨630,907 | + 177% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (₨59) | ₨73 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (₨2,045) | ₨1,554 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 43% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (₨655) | ₨326 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨722 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (₨2,556) | ₨1,254 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (₨666) | ₨231 | + 189% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (₨144) | ₨198 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (₨537) | ₨246 | + 118% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (₨222) | ₨102 | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (₨100) | ₨87 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (₨620) | ₨1,083 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 154% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 154% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (₨2,112) | ₨1,107 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (₨256) | ₨529 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (₨1,704) | ₨1,000 | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (₨6,816) | ₨1,722 | + 296% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (₨256) | ₨273 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (₨254) | ₨138 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (₨131) | ₨162 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (₨68,158) | ₨27,684 | + 146% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (₨16) | ₨1.36 | + 1092% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (₨2,726) | ₨1,300 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (₨204) | ₨247 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 65 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 65% more expensive than in Mauritius
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