Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Paraguay
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Food | + 171% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 171% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (75,988 Gs) | 39,499 Gs | + 92% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (62,981 Gs) | 31,666 Gs | + 99% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (15,189 Gs) | 10,681 Gs | + 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (12,740 Gs) | 5,470 Gs | + 133% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (30,395 Gs) | 11,776 Gs | + 158% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (34,396 Gs) | 9,773 Gs | + 252% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (53,119 Gs) | 15,475 Gs | + 243% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (29,752 Gs) | 10,298 Gs | + 189% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (15,724 Gs) | 5,759 Gs | + 173% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (15,417 Gs) | 5,467 Gs | + 182% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (63,324 Gs) | 47,766 Gs | + 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (31,686 Gs) | 10,828 Gs | + 193% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (17,731 Gs) | 2,431 Gs | + 629% | |
Housing | + 158% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 158% 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 (12,213,404 Gs) | 4,062,790 Gs | + 201% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (7,354,507 Gs) | 2,195,920 Gs | + 235% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (1,633,962 Gs) | 284,525 Gs | + 474% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (5,991,732 Gs) | 3,474,640 Gs | + 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (3,517,197 Gs) | 1,722,840 Gs | + 104% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (1,025,843 Gs) | 312,896 Gs | + 228% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (379,942 Gs) | 122,833 Gs | + 209% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (326,750 Gs) | 2,371,310 Gs | - 86% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (1,938,420 Gs) | 1,189,400 Gs | + 63% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (36,265 Gs) | 20,602 Gs | + 76% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (25,329 Gs) | 29,622 Gs | - 14% | |
Clothes | + 120% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 120% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Paraguay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (455,930 Gs) | 209,943 Gs | + 117% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (547,025 Gs) | 221,274 Gs | + 147% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (651,364 Gs) | 523,441 Gs | + 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (658,566 Gs) | 305,508 Gs | + 116% | |
Transportation | + 100% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 100% 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 (260,004,252 Gs) | 72,813,800 Gs | + 257% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (8,748 Gs) | 7,853 Gs | + 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (303,953 Gs) | 156,737 Gs | + 94% | |
Personal Care | + 114% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 114% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (97,335 Gs) | 28,073 Gs | + 247% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (76,530 Gs) | 63,820 Gs | + 20% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (379,942 Gs) | 117,038 Gs | + 225% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (99,059 Gs) | 43,983 Gs | + 125% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (21,412 Gs) | 19,251 Gs | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (79,864 Gs) | 24,618 Gs | + 224% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (33,017 Gs) | 10,362 Gs | + 219% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (14,817 Gs) | 11,223 Gs | + 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (92,162 Gs) | 80,771 Gs | + 14% | |
Entertainment | + 132% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 132% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (313,948 Gs) | 68,523 Gs | + 358% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (37,994 Gs) | 60,827 Gs | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (253,294 Gs) | 100,000 Gs | + 153% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (1,013,178 Gs) | 150,261 Gs | + 574% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (37,994 Gs) | 29,926 Gs | + 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (37,731 Gs) | 19,333 Gs | + 95% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (19,428 Gs) | 9,492 Gs | + 105% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (10,131,779 Gs) | 4,546,030 Gs | + 123% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (2,406 Gs) | 2,165 Gs | + 11% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (405,271 Gs) | 175,247 Gs | + 131% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (30,395 Gs) | 9,004 Gs | + 238% | |
TOTAL | + 133% |

These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 133% more expensive than in Paraguay
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