Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Norway
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| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 30% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (kr 119) | kr 227 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (kr 99) | kr 136 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (kr 24) | kr 82 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (kr 20) | kr 25 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (kr 48) | kr 58 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (kr 54) | kr 49 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (kr 83) | kr 83 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (kr 47) | kr 32 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (kr 25) | kr 22 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (kr 24) | kr 35 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (kr 99) | kr 186 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (kr 24) | kr 34 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (kr 28) | kr 31 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 23% 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 19,115) | kr 22,326 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (kr 11,510) | kr 18,504 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (kr 2,557) | kr 2,720 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (kr 9,378) | kr 16,458 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (kr 5,505) | kr 12,877 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (kr 1,606) | kr 2,363 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (kr 595) | kr 466 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (kr 511) | kr 7,561 | - 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (kr 3,034) | kr 1,915 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (kr 57) | kr 93 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | kr 376 | - | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 16% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (kr 714) | kr 1,043 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (kr 856) | kr 489 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (kr 1,019) | kr 1,192 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (kr 1,031) | kr 1,621 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 30% 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 406,927) | kr 396,153 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (kr 14) | kr 23 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (kr 476) | kr 788 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 18% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (kr 152) | kr 65 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | kr 107 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (kr 595) | kr 512 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (kr 155) | kr 53 | + 195% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (kr 34) | kr 38 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (kr 125) | kr 54 | + 132% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (kr 52) | kr 39 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (kr 23) | kr 26 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (kr 144) | kr 519 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 25% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (kr 491) | kr 543 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (kr 59) | kr 306 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (kr 396) | kr 523 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (kr 1,586) | kr 986 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (kr 59) | kr 161 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (kr 59) | kr 52 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (kr 30) | kr 103 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (kr 15,857) | kr 5,946 | + 167% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (kr 3.77) | kr 1.11 | + 241% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (kr 634) | kr 524 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (kr 48) | kr 148 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 678 prices entered by 122 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 07, 2024.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 16% cheaper than in Norway
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