Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Qatar
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| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 33% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (41 ﷼) | 102 ﷼ | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (34 ﷼) | 30 ﷼ | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (8 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (7 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (16 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (18 ﷼) | 6 ﷼ | + 202% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (28 ﷼) | 23 ﷼ | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (16 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (8 ﷼) | 4.84 ﷼ | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (8 ﷼) | 36 ﷼ | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (34 ﷼) | 142 ﷼ | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (8 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (9 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 36% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 28% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (6,519 ﷼) | 9,044 ﷼ | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (3,925 ﷼) | 5,116 ﷼ | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (872 ﷼) | 401 ﷼ | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (3,198 ﷼) | 6,074 ﷼ | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (1,877 ﷼) | 3,850 ﷼ | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (548 ﷼) | 254 ﷼ | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (203 ﷼) | 326 ﷼ | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (174 ﷼) | 733 ﷼ | - 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (1,035 ﷼) | 355 ﷼ | + 191% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (19 ﷼) | 31 ﷼ | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 44 ﷼ | - | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 26% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Qatar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (243 ﷼) | 213 ﷼ | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (292 ﷼) | 197 ﷼ | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (348 ﷼) | 385 ﷼ | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (352 ﷼) | 330 ﷼ | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Qatar | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (138,775 ﷼) | 80,945 ﷼ | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (4.67 ﷼) | 2.05 ﷼ | + 128% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (162 ﷼) | 220 ﷼ | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 32% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (52 ﷼) | 22 ﷼ | + 134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 58 ﷼ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (203 ﷼) | 281 ﷼ | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (53 ﷼) | 31 ﷼ | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (11 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (43 ﷼) | 13 ﷼ | + 219% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (18 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | + 107% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (8 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (49 ﷼) | 46 ﷼ | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 6% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (168 ﷼) | 233 ﷼ | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (20 ﷼) | 110 ﷼ | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (135 ﷼) | 120 ﷼ | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (541 ﷼) | 325 ﷼ | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (20 ﷼) | 100 ﷼ | - 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (20 ﷼) | 22 ﷼ | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (10 ﷼) | 55 ﷼ | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (5,408 ﷼) | 900 ﷼ | + 501% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (1.28 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (216 ﷼) | 383 ﷼ | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (16 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 270 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 14% cheaper than in Qatar
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