Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Netherlands
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 10% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€10) | €17 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (€9) | €11 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€2.06) | €5.11 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.73) | €1.30 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (€4.12) | €4.68 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.67) | €2.98 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€7) | €6 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€4.04) | €2.21 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€2.13) | €1.54 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€2.09) | €1.50 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€9) | €6 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (€2.06) | €3.19 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (€2.41) | €1.50 | + 61% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 34% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,657) | €2,185 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€998) | €1,866 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€222) | €267 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€813) | €1,485 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€477) | €1,248 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€139) | €197 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (€52) | €42 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (€44) | €317 | - 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€263) | €187 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€4.92) | €11 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (€3.44) | €18 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 44% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€62) | €78 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€74) | €35 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€88) | €90 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€89) | €117 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 36% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (€35,280) | €28,626 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (€1.19) | €2.08 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (€41) | €86 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 18% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€13) | €3.03 | + 335% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (€10) | €12 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (€52) | €49 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€13) | €4.68 | + 187% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.91) | €5.07 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€11) | €5.20 | + 108% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.48) | €2.21 | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€2.01) | €3.24 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€13) | €30 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 30% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€43) | €52 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (€5.16) | €24 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€34) | €234 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€137) | €74 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€5.16) | €13 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€5.12) | €3.39 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.64) | €5.28 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,375) | €653 | + 111% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.33) | €0.08 | + 314% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€55) | €42 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€4.12) | €8 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 901 prices entered by 175 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 17% cheaper than in Netherlands
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