Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Morocco
Currency:
Food | + 116% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 116% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (217 Dirham) | 78 Dirham | + 179% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (59 Dirham) | 55 Dirham | + 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (20 Dirham) | 29 Dirham | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (17 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 122% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$11 (36 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 187% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (45 Dirham) | 5.17 Dirham | + 764% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (69 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 151% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (39 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 207% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (20 Dirham) | 5.65 Dirham | + 261% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (20 Dirham) | 23 Dirham | - 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (125 Dirham) | 103 Dirham | + 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (41 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 272% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (15 Dirham) | 4.24 Dirham | + 260% | |
Housing | + 113% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 113% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (15,843 Dirham) | 7,781 Dirham | + 104% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (9,540 Dirham) | 4,040 Dirham | + 136% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (2,120 Dirham) | 577 Dirham | + 267% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (7,772 Dirham) | 4,355 Dirham | + 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (4,562 Dirham) | 2,418 Dirham | + 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (1,331 Dirham) | 361 Dirham | + 268% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (450 Dirham) | 208 Dirham | + 116% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (5,914 Dirham) | 3,316 Dirham | + 78% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (2,514 Dirham) | 1,029 Dirham | + 144% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (47 Dirham) | 66 Dirham | - 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (33 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 4% | |
Clothes | + 91% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 91% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (591 Dirham) | 320 Dirham | + 85% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (710 Dirham) | 342 Dirham | + 108% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (845 Dirham) | 624 Dirham | + 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (854 Dirham) | 556 Dirham | + 54% | |
Transportation | + 92% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 92% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (337,273 Dirham) | 205,329 Dirham | + 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (9 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (578 Dirham) | 183 Dirham | + 216% | |
Personal Care | + 118% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 118% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (126 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | + 243% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (99 Dirham) | 100 Dirham | - 1% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (700 Dirham) | 197 Dirham | + 256% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (128 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 369% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (28 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (104 Dirham) | 35 Dirham | + 199% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (43 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 264% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (19 Dirham) | 16 Dirham | + 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (120 Dirham) | 46 Dirham | + 159% | |
Entertainment | + 108% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 108% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (407 Dirham) | 239 Dirham | + 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (108 Dirham) | 96 Dirham | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (329 Dirham) | 438 Dirham | - 25% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (1,314 Dirham) | 355 Dirham | + 270% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (49 Dirham) | 80 Dirham | - 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (49 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 82% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (25 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | - 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (13,143 Dirham) | 4,876 Dirham | + 170% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (3.12 Dirham) | 1.03 Dirham | + 204% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (526 Dirham) | 275 Dirham | + 91% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (39 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | + 16% | |
TOTAL | + 106% |

These prices were last updated on February 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 106% more expensive than in Morocco
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