Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Paraguay
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| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 133% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (88,643 Gs) | 49,893 Gs | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (73,470 Gs) | 36,090 Gs | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (17,718 Gs) | 12,618 Gs | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (14,861 Gs) | 7,100 Gs | + 109% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (35,457 Gs) | 14,154 Gs | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (40,125 Gs) | 13,403 Gs | + 199% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (61,966 Gs) | 21,769 Gs | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (34,707 Gs) | 15,164 Gs | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (18,343 Gs) | 8,261 Gs | + 122% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (17,984 Gs) | 6,009 Gs | + 199% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (73,869 Gs) | 37,414 Gs | + 97% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (17,729 Gs) | 13,619 Gs | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (20,683 Gs) | 2,503 Gs | + 726% | |
| Housing | + 186% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 186% 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 (14,247,345 Gs) | 5,343,000 Gs | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (8,579,278 Gs) | 2,702,340 Gs | + 217% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (1,906,072 Gs) | 269,128 Gs | + 608% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (6,989,556 Gs) | 2,794,320 Gs | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (4,102,928 Gs) | 1,763,580 Gs | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (1,196,680 Gs) | 142,501 Gs | + 740% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (443,215 Gs) | 80,276 Gs | + 452% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (381,165 Gs) | 1,798,770 Gs | - 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (2,261,231 Gs) | 951,625 Gs | + 138% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (42,304 Gs) | 26,360 Gs | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 25,233 Gs | - | |
| Clothes | + 98% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 98% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (531,858 Gs) | 347,611 Gs | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (638,123 Gs) | 239,674 Gs | + 166% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (759,838 Gs) | 698,593 Gs | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (768,239 Gs) | 297,199 Gs | + 158% | |
| Transportation | + 103% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 103% 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 (303,303,667 Gs) | 113,815,000 Gs | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (10,204 Gs) | 7,264 Gs | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (354,572 Gs) | 152,812 Gs | + 132% | |
| Personal Care | + 142% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 142% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (113,545 Gs) | 39,405 Gs | + 188% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 44,653 Gs | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (443,215 Gs) | 116,544 Gs | + 280% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (115,556 Gs) | 30,682 Gs | + 277% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (24,978 Gs) | 15,204 Gs | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (93,164 Gs) | 30,523 Gs | + 205% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (38,516 Gs) | 7,556 Gs | + 410% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (17,285 Gs) | 10,190 Gs | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (107,511 Gs) | 55,214 Gs | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 280% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 280% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (366,231 Gs) | 80,485 Gs | + 355% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (44,321 Gs) | 62,949 Gs | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (295,476 Gs) | 148,226 Gs | + 99% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (1,181,906 Gs) | 196,018 Gs | + 503% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (44,321 Gs) | 59,470 Gs | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (44,015 Gs) | 23,840 Gs | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (22,663 Gs) | 8,582 Gs | + 164% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (11,819,060 Gs) | 3,845,800 Gs | + 207% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (2,807 Gs) | 400 Gs | + 602% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (472,762 Gs) | 144,554 Gs | + 227% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (35,457 Gs) | 8,525 Gs | + 316% | |
| TOTAL | + 163% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 425 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2025.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 163% more expensive than in Paraguay
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