Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to New Zealand
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| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 11% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (NZ$18) | NZ$26 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (NZ$15) | NZ$16 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (NZ$3.65) | NZ$9 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (NZ$3.07) | NZ$2.35 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (NZ$7) | NZ$10 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (NZ$13) | NZ$9 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (NZ$7) | NZ$4.97 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (NZ$3.78) | NZ$3.45 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (NZ$3.71) | NZ$6 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (NZ$15) | NZ$19 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (NZ$3.66) | NZ$4.62 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (NZ$4.27) | NZ$2.24 | + 91% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 15% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (NZ$2,939) | NZ$3,315 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (NZ$1,770) | NZ$2,559 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (NZ$393) | NZ$203 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (NZ$1,442) | NZ$2,476 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (NZ$846) | NZ$1,943 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (NZ$247) | NZ$169 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (NZ$91) | NZ$78 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (NZ$79) | NZ$679 | - 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (NZ$466) | NZ$194 | + 140% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (NZ$9) | NZ$21 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | NZ$39 | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (NZ$110) | NZ$143 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (NZ$132) | NZ$92 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (NZ$157) | NZ$207 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (NZ$158) | NZ$194 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 37% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (NZ$62,558) | NZ$48,326 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (NZ$2.10) | NZ$2.77 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (NZ$73) | NZ$161 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 33% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (NZ$23) | NZ$18 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | NZ$5.00 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (NZ$91) | NZ$69 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (NZ$24) | NZ$12 | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (NZ$5.15) | NZ$5.66 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (NZ$19) | NZ$8 | + 130% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (NZ$8) | NZ$3.04 | + 161% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (NZ$3.57) | NZ$3.30 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (NZ$22) | NZ$36 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 12% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (NZ$76) | NZ$65 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (NZ$9) | NZ$38 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (NZ$61) | NZ$251 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (NZ$244) | NZ$112 | + 117% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (NZ$9) | NZ$19 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (NZ$9) | NZ$5.69 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (NZ$4.67) | NZ$13 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (NZ$2,438) | NZ$1,174 | + 108% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (NZ$0.58) | NZ$0.51 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (NZ$98) | NZ$71 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (NZ$7) | NZ$42 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 390 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 02, 2025.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 12% cheaper than in New Zealand
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