Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Norway
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| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 26% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (kr 119) | kr 215 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (kr 99) | kr 125 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (kr 24) | kr 69 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (kr 20) | kr 22 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (kr 48) | kr 58 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (kr 54) | kr 41 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (kr 84) | kr 58 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (kr 47) | kr 30 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (kr 25) | kr 21 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (kr 24) | kr 32 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (kr 100) | kr 166 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (kr 24) | kr 42 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (kr 28) | kr 31 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 24% 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 19,207) | kr 21,907 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (kr 11,566) | kr 16,486 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (kr 2,570) | kr 2,399 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (kr 9,423) | kr 13,239 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (kr 5,531) | kr 10,736 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (kr 1,613) | kr 1,490 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (kr 597) | kr 439 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (kr 514) | kr 4,844 | - 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (kr 3,048) | kr 3,383 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (kr 57) | kr 98 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (kr 40) | kr 413 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 48% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (kr 717) | kr 839 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (kr 860) | kr 421 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (kr 1,024) | kr 1,012 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (kr 1,036) | kr 1,096 | - 5% | |
| 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 408,879) | kr 401,253 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (kr 14) | kr 22 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (kr 478) | kr 839 | - 43% | |
| 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 153) | kr 107 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (kr 120) | kr 185 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (kr 597) | kr 544 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (kr 156) | kr 56 | + 176% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (kr 34) | kr 42 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (kr 126) | kr 55 | + 129% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (kr 52) | kr 27 | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (kr 23) | kr 31 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (kr 145) | kr 420 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 11% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (kr 494) | kr 935 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (kr 60) | kr 313 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (kr 398) | kr 1,645 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (kr 1,593) | kr 1,062 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (kr 60) | kr 168 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (kr 59) | kr 46 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (kr 31) | kr 100 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (kr 15,933) | kr 5,285 | + 201% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (kr 3.78) | kr 1.05 | + 260% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (kr 637) | kr 432 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (kr 48) | kr 145 | - 67% | |
| 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 529 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 17% cheaper than in Norway
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