Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Panama
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 8% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (11 B/.) | 20 B/. | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (9 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (2.22 B/.) | 3.21 B/. | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (1.86 B/.) | 1.60 B/. | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (4.44 B/.) | 2.57 B/. | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (5.03 B/.) | 2.32 B/. | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (8 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (4.35 B/.) | 2.42 B/. | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (2.30 B/.) | 2.44 B/. | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (2.25 B/.) | 1.48 B/. | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (9 B/.) | 16 B/. | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (4.63 B/.) | 2.49 B/. | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (2.59 B/.) | 2.02 B/. | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 34% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Panama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (1,784 B/.) | 1,294 B/. | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (1,074 B/.) | 748 B/. | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (239 B/.) | 94 B/. | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (875 B/.) | 860 B/. | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (514 B/.) | 480 B/. | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (150 B/.) | 75 B/. | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (56 B/.) | 30 B/. | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (48 B/.) | 331 B/. | - 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (283 B/.) | 136 B/. | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (5.30 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (3.70 B/.) | 16 B/. | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 76% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Panama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (67 B/.) | 47 B/. | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (80 B/.) | 38 B/. | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (95 B/.) | 76 B/. | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (96 B/.) | 80 B/. | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 32% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Panama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (37,985 B/.) | 20,986 B/. | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (1.28 B/.) | 1.20 B/. | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (44 B/.) | 38 B/. | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Panama | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Panama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (14 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (11 B/.) | 24 B/. | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (56 B/.) | 64 B/. | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (14 B/.) | 6 B/. | + 125% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (3.13 B/.) | 5.29 B/. | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (12 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (4.82 B/.) | 2.83 B/. | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (2.16 B/.) | 3.32 B/. | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (13 B/.) | 16 B/. | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 36% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (46 B/.) | 42 B/. | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (5.55 B/.) | 13 B/. | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (37 B/.) | 67 B/. | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (148 B/.) | 55 B/. | + 167% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (5.55 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (5.51 B/.) | 4.27 B/. | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (2.84 B/.) | 3.13 B/. | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (1,480 B/.) | 882 B/. | + 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (0.35 B/.) | 0.30 B/. | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (59 B/.) | 51 B/. | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (4.44 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 596 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 26% more expensive than in Panama
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