Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 15% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (89 ﷼) | 67 ﷼ | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (24 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (8 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (7 ﷼) | 8 ﷼ | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (15 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (18 ﷼) | 4.61 ﷼ | + 297% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (28 ﷼) | 23 ﷼ | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (16 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (8 ﷼) | 4.39 ﷼ | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (8 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (51 ﷼) | 132 ﷼ | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (17 ﷼) | 5.03 ﷼ | + 235% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (6 ﷼) | 4.07 ﷼ | + 54% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 30% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (6,496 ﷼) | 9,862 ﷼ | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (3,912 ﷼) | 6,764 ﷼ | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (869 ﷼) | 476 ﷼ | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (3,187 ﷼) | 6,241 ﷼ | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (1,871 ﷼) | 3,789 ﷼ | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (546 ﷼) | 319 ﷼ | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (184 ﷼) | 259 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (2,425 ﷼) | 1,014 ﷼ | + 139% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (1,031 ﷼) | 310 ﷼ | + 232% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (19 ﷼) | 39 ﷼ | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (13 ﷼) | 37 ﷼ | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 19% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (243 ﷼) | 237 ﷼ | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (291 ﷼) | 213 ﷼ | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (346 ﷼) | 459 ﷼ | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (350 ﷼) | 384 ﷼ | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Qatar | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (138,292 ﷼) | 73,418 ﷼ | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (3.75 ﷼) | 1.35 ﷼ | + 179% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (237 ﷼) | 354 ﷼ | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 25% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (52 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | + 191% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (41 ﷼) | 67 ﷼ | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (287 ﷼) | 214 ﷼ | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (53 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | + 109% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (11 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (42 ﷼) | 26 ﷼ | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (18 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (8 ﷼) | 8 ﷼ | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (49 ﷼) | 66 ﷼ | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 15% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (167 ﷼) | 229 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (44 ﷼) | 82 ﷼ | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (135 ﷼) | 387 ﷼ | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (539 ﷼) | 366 ﷼ | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (20 ﷼) | 78 ﷼ | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (20 ﷼) | 24 ﷼ | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (10 ﷼) | 49 ﷼ | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (5,389 ﷼) | 1,699 ﷼ | + 217% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (1.28 ﷼) | 1.00 ﷼ | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (216 ﷼) | 618 ﷼ | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (16 ﷼) | 15 ﷼ | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 512 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 10% cheaper than in Qatar
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