Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Romania
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Food | + 109% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 109% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Romania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (52 lei) | 37 lei | + 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (43 lei) | 21 lei | + 106% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (10 lei) | 16 lei | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (9 lei) | 5.29 lei | + 66% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (21 lei) | 14 lei | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (24 lei) | 9 lei | + 179% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (37 lei) | 18 lei | + 100% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (21 lei) | 4.36 lei | + 371% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (11 lei) | 2.85 lei | + 281% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (11 lei) | 3.63 lei | + 193% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (44 lei) | 29 lei | + 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (22 lei) | 6 lei | + 242% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (12 lei) | 3.25 lei | + 276% | |
Housing | + 143% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 143% 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 (8,434 lei) | 2,966 lei | + 184% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (5,079 lei) | 2,154 lei | + 136% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (1,128 lei) | 522 lei | + 116% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (4,138 lei) | 1,928 lei | + 115% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (2,429 lei) | 1,310 lei | + 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (708 lei) | 307 lei | + 131% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (262 lei) | 40 lei | + 563% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (226 lei) | 1,549 lei | - 85% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (1,339 lei) | 379 lei | + 254% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (25 lei) | 46 lei | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (17 lei) | 64 lei | - 73% | |
Clothes | + 74% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 74% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Romania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (315 lei) | 292 lei | + 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (378 lei) | 161 lei | + 135% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (450 lei) | 359 lei | + 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (455 lei) | 411 lei | + 11% | |
Transportation | + 71% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 71% 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 (179,546 lei) | 91,985 lei | + 95% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (6 lei) | 7 lei | - 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (210 lei) | 88 lei | + 138% | |
Personal Care | + 98% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 98% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Romania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (67 lei) | 31 lei | + 118% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (53 lei) | 34 lei | + 55% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (262 lei) | 139 lei | + 89% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (68 lei) | 20 lei | + 242% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (15 lei) | 13 lei | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (55 lei) | 19 lei | + 193% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (23 lei) | 7 lei | + 226% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (10 lei) | 11 lei | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (64 lei) | 44 lei | + 45% | |
Entertainment | + 111% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 111% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Romania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (217 lei) | 99 lei | + 118% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (26 lei) | 49 lei | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (175 lei) | 153 lei | + 14% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (700 lei) | 186 lei | + 277% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (26 lei) | 24 lei | + 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (26 lei) | 14 lei | + 92% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (13 lei) | 9 lei | + 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (6,997 lei) | 3,908 lei | + 79% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (1.66 lei) | 0.17 lei | + 897% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (280 lei) | 232 lei | + 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (21 lei) | 21 lei | - 1% | |
TOTAL | + 105% |

These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 105% more expensive than in Romania
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