Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Paraguay
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| Food | + 213% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 213% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (161,421 Gs) | 31,938 Gs | + 405% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (44,048 Gs) | 28,523 Gs | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (14,674 Gs) | 8,416 Gs | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (12,308 Gs) | 4,890 Gs | + 152% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (26,528 Gs) | 11,490 Gs | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (33,231 Gs) | 8,831 Gs | + 276% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (51,319 Gs) | 18,106 Gs | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (28,744 Gs) | 10,244 Gs | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (15,191 Gs) | 6,145 Gs | + 147% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (14,894 Gs) | 5,107 Gs | + 192% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (92,990 Gs) | 35,965 Gs | + 159% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (30,612 Gs) | 10,233 Gs | + 199% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (11,351 Gs) | 2,728 Gs | + 316% | |
| Housing | + 172% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 172% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (11,799,511 Gs) | 3,863,590 Gs | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (7,105,274 Gs) | 2,607,980 Gs | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (1,578,590 Gs) | 375,745 Gs | + 320% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (5,788,681 Gs) | 2,427,560 Gs | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (3,398,004 Gs) | 1,475,620 Gs | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (991,078 Gs) | 268,588 Gs | + 269% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (335,058 Gs) | 149,515 Gs | + 124% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (4,404,793 Gs) | 2,015,670 Gs | + 119% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (1,872,730 Gs) | 704,774 Gs | + 166% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (35,036 Gs) | 20,660 Gs | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (24,471 Gs) | 15,300 Gs | + 60% | |
| Clothes | + 104% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 104% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (440,479 Gs) | 302,137 Gs | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (528,487 Gs) | 222,830 Gs | + 137% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (629,291 Gs) | 459,329 Gs | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (636,248 Gs) | 345,251 Gs | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 131% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 131% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (251,193,124 Gs) | 87,789,200 Gs | + 186% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (6,820 Gs) | 6,121 Gs | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (430,691 Gs) | 150,772 Gs | + 186% | |
| Personal Care | + 167% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 167% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (94,037 Gs) | 32,222 Gs | + 192% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (73,937 Gs) | 44,530 Gs | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (521,234 Gs) | 119,691 Gs | + 335% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (95,702 Gs) | 21,580 Gs | + 343% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (20,686 Gs) | 19,210 Gs | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (77,157 Gs) | 23,694 Gs | + 226% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (31,898 Gs) | 5,776 Gs | + 452% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (14,315 Gs) | 8,681 Gs | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (89,039 Gs) | 45,715 Gs | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 206% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 206% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (303,309 Gs) | 84,438 Gs | + 259% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (80,755 Gs) | 70,579 Gs | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (244,711 Gs) | 125,594 Gs | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (978,843 Gs) | 145,605 Gs | + 572% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (36,707 Gs) | 29,933 Gs | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (36,453 Gs) | 14,629 Gs | + 149% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (18,770 Gs) | 6,668 Gs | + 182% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (9,788,429 Gs) | 3,294,910 Gs | + 197% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (2,325 Gs) | 764 Gs | + 204% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (391,537 Gs) | 199,311 Gs | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (29,368 Gs) | 11,594 Gs | + 153% | |
| TOTAL | + 170% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,013 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 170% more expensive than in Paraguay
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