Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Poland
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Food | + 58% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 58% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (48 zł) | 41 zł | + 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (40 zł) | 30 zł | + 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (10 zł) | 14 zł | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (8 zł) | 4.15 zł | + 96% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (19 zł) | 13 zł | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (22 zł) | 11 zł | + 99% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (34 zł) | 19 zł | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (19 zł) | 3.74 zł | + 407% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (10 zł) | 3.89 zł | + 158% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (10 zł) | 4.17 zł | + 136% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (40 zł) | 33 zł | + 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (10 zł) | 9 zł | + 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (11 zł) | 3.92 zł | + 188% | |
Housing | + 20% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 20% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Poland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (7,788 zł) | 6,456 zł | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (4,690 zł) | 4,668 zł | + 0% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (1,042 zł) | 1,066 zł | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (3,821 zł) | 3,817 zł | + 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (2,243 zł) | 2,793 zł | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (654 zł) | 374 zł | + 75% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (242 zł) | 54 zł | + 346% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (208 zł) | 1,718 zł | - 88% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (1,236 zł) | 456 zł | + 171% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (23 zł) | 36 zł | - 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (16 zł) | 50 zł | - 68% | |
Clothes | + 64% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 64% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Poland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (291 zł) | 307 zł | - 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (349 zł) | 146 zł | + 139% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (415 zł) | 337 zł | + 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (420 zł) | 380 zł | + 11% | |
Transportation | + 36% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 36% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Poland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (165,796 zł) | 117,106 zł | + 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (5.58 zł) | 7 zł | - 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (194 zł) | 110 zł | + 76% | |
Personal Care | + 86% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 86% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Poland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (62 zł) | 17 zł | + 273% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (49 zł) | 31 zł | + 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (242 zł) | 164 zł | + 48% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (63 zł) | 22 zł | + 192% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (14 zł) | 14 zł | - 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (51 zł) | 14 zł | + 272% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (21 zł) | 8 zł | + 165% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (59 zł) | 49 zł | + 21% | |
Entertainment | + 112% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 112% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (200 zł) | 101 zł | + 98% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (24 zł) | 59 zł | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (162 zł) | 252 zł | - 36% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (646 zł) | 192 zł | + 237% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (24 zł) | 28 zł | - 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (24 zł) | 14 zł | + 71% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 0% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (6,461 zł) | 2,897 zł | + 123% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (1.53 zł) | 0.47 zł | + 226% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (258 zł) | 152 zł | + 70% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (19 zł) | 18 zł | + 6% | |
TOTAL | + 51% |

These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 51% more expensive than in Poland
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