Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Norway
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Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 28% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Norway | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (kr 118) | kr 212 | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (kr 98) | kr 128 | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (kr 24) | kr 77 | - 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (kr 20) | kr 23 | - 15% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (kr 47) | kr 51 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (kr 53) | kr 49 | + 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (kr 82) | kr 63 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (kr 46) | kr 32 | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (kr 24) | kr 22 | + 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (kr 24) | kr 34 | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (kr 98) | kr 171 | - 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (kr 24) | kr 35 | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (kr 27) | kr 32 | - 14% | |
Housing | - 29% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 29% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Norway | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (kr 18,931) | kr 22,612 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (kr 11,400) | kr 17,353 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (kr 2,533) | kr 2,587 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (kr 9,287) | kr 15,157 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (kr 5,452) | kr 11,766 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (kr 1,590) | kr 2,594 | - 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (kr 589) | kr 471 | + 25% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (kr 506) | kr 4,608 | - 89% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (kr 3,005) | kr 1,871 | + 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (kr 56) | kr 92 | - 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (kr 39) | kr 295 | - 87% | |
Clothes | + 22% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 22% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Norway | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (kr 707) | kr 951 | - 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (kr 848) | kr 479 | + 77% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (kr 1,010) | kr 1,081 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (kr 1,021) | kr 1,425 | - 28% | |
Transportation | - 32% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 32% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Norway | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (kr 403,019) | kr 431,151 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (kr 14) | kr 22 | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (kr 471) | kr 807 | - 42% | |
Personal Care | + 11% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 11% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Norway | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (kr 151) | kr 100 | + 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (kr 119) | kr 121 | - 2% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (kr 589) | kr 484 | + 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (kr 154) | kr 51 | + 198% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (kr 33) | kr 43 | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (kr 124) | kr 57 | + 115% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (kr 51) | kr 38 | + 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (kr 23) | kr 28 | - 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (kr 143) | kr 450 | - 68% | |
Entertainment | + 18% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 18% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Norway | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (kr 487) | kr 785 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (kr 59) | kr 318 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (kr 393) | kr 584 | - 33% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (kr 1,570) | kr 1,043 | + 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (kr 59) | kr 165 | - 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (kr 58) | kr 48 | + 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (kr 30) | kr 105 | - 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (kr 15,705) | kr 5,485 | + 186% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (kr 3.73) | kr 0.96 | + 288% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (kr 628) | kr 499 | + 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (kr 47) | kr 154 | - 69% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 742 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 14, 2024.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 19% cheaper than in Norway
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