Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 55% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (24 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (7 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (2.22 B/.) | 2.65 B/. | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (1.86 B/.) | 1.40 B/. | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (4.01 B/.) | 2.77 B/. | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (5.02 B/.) | 2.60 B/. | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (8 B/.) | 5.99 B/. | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (4.35 B/.) | 2.92 B/. | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (2.30 B/.) | 2.03 B/. | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (2.25 B/.) | 1.02 B/. | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (14 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (4.63 B/.) | 2.20 B/. | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (1.72 B/.) | 1.64 B/. | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 28% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (1,784 B/.) | 1,285 B/. | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (1,074 B/.) | 919 B/. | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (239 B/.) | 109 B/. | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (875 B/.) | 856 B/. | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (514 B/.) | 673 B/. | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (150 B/.) | 79 B/. | + 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (51 B/.) | 40 B/. | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (666 B/.) | 389 B/. | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (283 B/.) | 101 B/. | + 181% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (5.30 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (3.70 B/.) | 5.37 B/. | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 84% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (67 B/.) | 44 B/. | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (80 B/.) | 38 B/. | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (95 B/.) | 68 B/. | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (96 B/.) | 78 B/. | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 54% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (37,972 B/.) | 20,866 B/. | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (1.03 B/.) | 0.70 B/. | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (65 B/.) | 44 B/. | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 39% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (14 B/.) | 11 B/. | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (11 B/.) | 19 B/. | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (79 B/.) | 37 B/. | + 116% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (14 B/.) | 3.83 B/. | + 278% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (3.13 B/.) | 3.02 B/. | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (12 B/.) | 5.59 B/. | + 109% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (4.82 B/.) | 2.62 B/. | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (2.16 B/.) | 2.90 B/. | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (13 B/.) | 14 B/. | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 57% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (46 B/.) | 30 B/. | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (12 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (37 B/.) | 39 B/. | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (148 B/.) | 54 B/. | + 175% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (5.55 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (5.51 B/.) | 4.62 B/. | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (2.84 B/.) | 3.92 B/. | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (1,480 B/.) | 537 B/. | + 175% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (0.35 B/.) | 0.34 B/. | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (59 B/.) | 46 B/. | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (4.44 B/.) | 5.35 B/. | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 790 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 46% more expensive than in Panama
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