Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Paraguay
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| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 104% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (80,378 Gs) | 46,866 Gs | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (66,620 Gs) | 32,962 Gs | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (16,066 Gs) | 11,678 Gs | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (13,476 Gs) | 6,723 Gs | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (32,151 Gs) | 13,581 Gs | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (36,384 Gs) | 14,369 Gs | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (56,188 Gs) | 20,460 Gs | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (31,471 Gs) | 15,561 Gs | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (16,633 Gs) | 9,322 Gs | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (16,307 Gs) | 7,616 Gs | + 114% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (66,982 Gs) | 46,973 Gs | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (16,076 Gs) | 11,973 Gs | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (18,755 Gs) | 2,800 Gs | + 570% | |
| Housing | + 169% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 169% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (12,919,009 Gs) | 4,365,820 Gs | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (7,779,399 Gs) | 2,518,300 Gs | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (1,728,361 Gs) | 328,816 Gs | + 426% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (6,337,892 Gs) | 3,289,850 Gs | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (3,720,396 Gs) | 1,976,380 Gs | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (1,085,109 Gs) | 246,035 Gs | + 341% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (401,892 Gs) | 97,756 Gs | + 311% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (345,627 Gs) | 2,652,160 Gs | - 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (2,050,408 Gs) | 946,702 Gs | + 117% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (38,360 Gs) | 30,945 Gs | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (26,793 Gs) | 20,297 Gs | + 32% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 67% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (482,271 Gs) | 388,682 Gs | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (578,628 Gs) | 301,974 Gs | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (688,996 Gs) | 644,237 Gs | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (696,613 Gs) | 356,592 Gs | + 95% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 79% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (275,025,482 Gs) | 77,238,600 Gs | + 256% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (9,253 Gs) | 8,642 Gs | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (321,514 Gs) | 185,918 Gs | + 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 110% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (102,959 Gs) | 21,390 Gs | + 381% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (80,952 Gs) | 53,867 Gs | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (401,892 Gs) | 135,839 Gs | + 196% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (104,782 Gs) | 27,793 Gs | + 277% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (22,649 Gs) | 20,520 Gs | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (84,478 Gs) | 30,107 Gs | + 181% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (34,925 Gs) | 15,037 Gs | + 132% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (15,674 Gs) | 16,486 Gs | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (97,487 Gs) | 74,238 Gs | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 123% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 123% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (332,086 Gs) | 74,865 Gs | + 344% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (40,189 Gs) | 72,482 Gs | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (267,928 Gs) | 154,165 Gs | + 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (1,071,712 Gs) | 196,658 Gs | + 445% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (40,189 Gs) | 41,674 Gs | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (39,911 Gs) | 24,201 Gs | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (20,550 Gs) | 13,802 Gs | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (10,717,123 Gs) | 5,591,640 Gs | + 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (2,545 Gs) | 1,626 Gs | + 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (428,685 Gs) | 241,786 Gs | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (32,151 Gs) | 9,861 Gs | + 226% | |
| TOTAL | + 112% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 668 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 112% more expensive than in Paraguay
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