Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Romania
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| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 52% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (52 lei) | 53 lei | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (43 lei) | 28 lei | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (10 lei) | 16 lei | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (9 lei) | 7 lei | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (21 lei) | 15 lei | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (23 lei) | 8 lei | + 186% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (36 lei) | 21 lei | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (20 lei) | 4.97 lei | + 309% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (11 lei) | 3.69 lei | + 191% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (11 lei) | 4.50 lei | + 134% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (43 lei) | 34 lei | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (10 lei) | 8 lei | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (12 lei) | 3.79 lei | + 219% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 111% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Romania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (8,331 lei) | 3,751 lei | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (5,016 lei) | 2,284 lei | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (1,115 lei) | 632 lei | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (4,087 lei) | 2,120 lei | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (2,399 lei) | 1,495 lei | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (700 lei) | 440 lei | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (259 lei) | 41 lei | + 532% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (223 lei) | 1,583 lei | - 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (1,322 lei) | 468 lei | + 182% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (25 lei) | 49 lei | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (17 lei) | 39 lei | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 58% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Romania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (311 lei) | 292 lei | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (373 lei) | 190 lei | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (444 lei) | 344 lei | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (449 lei) | 399 lei | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 61% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Romania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (177,347 lei) | 102,208 lei | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (5.97 lei) | 7 lei | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (207 lei) | 94 lei | + 121% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 58% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Romania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (66 lei) | 29 lei | + 126% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (52 lei) | 29 lei | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (259 lei) | 216 lei | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (68 lei) | 25 lei | + 172% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (15 lei) | 18 lei | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (54 lei) | 22 lei | + 152% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (23 lei) | 9 lei | + 161% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (10 lei) | 13 lei | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (63 lei) | 48 lei | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 102% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (214 lei) | 145 lei | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (26 lei) | 68 lei | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (173 lei) | 149 lei | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (691 lei) | 211 lei | + 227% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (26 lei) | 33 lei | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (26 lei) | 12 lei | + 112% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (13 lei) | 10 lei | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (6,911 lei) | 3,399 lei | + 103% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (1.64 lei) | 0.38 lei | + 338% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (276 lei) | 188 lei | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (21 lei) | 23 lei | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,302 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 77% more expensive than in Romania
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