Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Panama
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Food | + 18% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 18% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Panama | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (11 B/.) | 13 B/. | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (9 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (2.22 B/.) | 3.80 B/. | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (1.86 B/.) | 1.73 B/. | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (4.44 B/.) | 3.37 B/. | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (5.03 B/.) | 2.48 B/. | + 102% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (8 B/.) | 6 B/. | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (4.35 B/.) | 2.66 B/. | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (2.30 B/.) | 2.34 B/. | - 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (2.25 B/.) | 0.95 B/. | + 137% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (9 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (2.22 B/.) | 2.56 B/. | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (2.59 B/.) | 1.27 B/. | + 103% | |
Housing | + 33% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 33% 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/.) | 1,244 B/. | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (1,074 B/.) | 790 B/. | + 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (239 B/.) | 115 B/. | + 108% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (875 B/.) | 755 B/. | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (514 B/.) | 507 B/. | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (150 B/.) | 98 B/. | + 53% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (56 B/.) | 36 B/. | + 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (48 B/.) | 308 B/. | - 84% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (283 B/.) | 98 B/. | + 190% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (5.30 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (3.70 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 64% | |
Clothes | + 80% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 80% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Panama | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (67 B/.) | 49 B/. | + 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (80 B/.) | 33 B/. | + 139% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (95 B/.) | 87 B/. | + 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (96 B/.) | 79 B/. | + 21% | |
Transportation | + 55% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 55% 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/.) | 22,809 B/. | + 67% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (1.28 B/.) | 1.08 B/. | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (44 B/.) | 25 B/. | + 76% | |
Personal Care | + 31% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 31% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Panama | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (14 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 69% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (11 B/.) | 17 B/. | - 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (56 B/.) | 29 B/. | + 90% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (14 B/.) | 5.50 B/. | + 163% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (3.13 B/.) | 3.21 B/. | - 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (12 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 72% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (4.82 B/.) | 2.68 B/. | + 80% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (2.16 B/.) | 2.72 B/. | - 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (13 B/.) | 15 B/. | - 12% | |
Entertainment | + 52% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 52% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Panama | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (46 B/.) | 34 B/. | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (5.55 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (37 B/.) | 36 B/. | + 4% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (148 B/.) | 58 B/. | + 157% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (5.55 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (5.51 B/.) | 4.92 B/. | + 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (2.84 B/.) | 2.83 B/. | + 0% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (1,480 B/.) | 663 B/. | + 123% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (0.35 B/.) | 0.29 B/. | + 23% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (59 B/.) | 49 B/. | + 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (4.44 B/.) | 5.65 B/. | - 21% | |
TOTAL | + 39% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 473 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 39% more expensive than in Panama
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