Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Panama
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 7% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (11 B/.) | 14 B/. | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (9 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (2.22 B/.) | 3.36 B/. | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (1.86 B/.) | 1.78 B/. | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (4.44 B/.) | 3.03 B/. | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (5.02 B/.) | 2.47 B/. | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (8 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (4.35 B/.) | 3.03 B/. | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (2.30 B/.) | 2.27 B/. | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (2.25 B/.) | 1.82 B/. | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (9 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (2.22 B/.) | 2.55 B/. | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (2.59 B/.) | 2.19 B/. | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 8% 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/.) | 1,591 B/. | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (1,074 B/.) | 986 B/. | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (239 B/.) | 147 B/. | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (875 B/.) | 1,004 B/. | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (514 B/.) | 676 B/. | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (150 B/.) | 101 B/. | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (56 B/.) | 45 B/. | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (48 B/.) | 256 B/. | - 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (283 B/.) | 131 B/. | + 116% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (5.30 B/.) | 19 B/. | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 9 B/. | - | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 32% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Panama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (67 B/.) | 50 B/. | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (80 B/.) | 49 B/. | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (95 B/.) | 96 B/. | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (96 B/.) | 146 B/. | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 59% 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 (37,981 B/.) | 24,370 B/. | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (1.28 B/.) | 1.07 B/. | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (44 B/.) | 23 B/. | + 97% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 19% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Panama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (14 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 19 B/. | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (56 B/.) | 80 B/. | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (14 B/.) | 11 B/. | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (3.13 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (12 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (4.82 B/.) | 4.49 B/. | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (2.16 B/.) | 3.34 B/. | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (13 B/.) | 40 B/. | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 12% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (46 B/.) | 36 B/. | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (5.55 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (37 B/.) | 35 B/. | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (148 B/.) | 66 B/. | + 126% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (5.55 B/.) | 17 B/. | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (5.51 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (2.84 B/.) | 4.62 B/. | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (1,480 B/.) | 805 B/. | + 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (0.35 B/.) | 0.50 B/. | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (59 B/.) | 57 B/. | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (4.44 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 320 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 04, 2025.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 18% more expensive than in Panama
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