Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 132% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 132% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (102 lei) | 33 lei | + 208% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (28 lei) | 21 lei | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (9 lei) | 13 lei | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (8 lei) | 5.27 lei | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (17 lei) | 12 lei | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (21 lei) | 5.69 lei | + 270% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (33 lei) | 16 lei | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (18 lei) | 4.22 lei | + 332% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (10 lei) | 2.98 lei | + 224% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (9 lei) | 3.30 lei | + 187% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (59 lei) | 28 lei | + 108% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (19 lei) | 5.80 lei | + 235% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (7 lei) | 2.56 lei | + 181% | |
| Housing | + 138% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 138% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (7,489 lei) | 3,025 lei | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (4,510 lei) | 1,945 lei | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (1,002 lei) | 422 lei | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (3,674 lei) | 1,871 lei | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (2,157 lei) | 1,185 lei | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (629 lei) | 285 lei | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (213 lei) | 32 lei | + 558% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (2,796 lei) | 1,667 lei | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (1,189 lei) | 342 lei | + 248% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (22 lei) | 37 lei | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (16 lei) | 26 lei | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 44% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (280 lei) | 315 lei | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (335 lei) | 184 lei | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (399 lei) | 345 lei | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (404 lei) | 372 lei | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 114% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 114% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (159,431 lei) | 78,678 lei | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (4.33 lei) | 5.27 lei | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (273 lei) | 69 lei | + 295% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 89% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (60 lei) | 25 lei | + 142% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (47 lei) | 36 lei | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (331 lei) | 158 lei | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (61 lei) | 19 lei | + 213% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (13 lei) | 15 lei | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (49 lei) | 18 lei | + 179% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (20 lei) | 6 lei | + 226% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (9 lei) | 10 lei | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (57 lei) | 31 lei | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 111% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (193 lei) | 105 lei | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (51 lei) | 48 lei | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (155 lei) | 143 lei | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (621 lei) | 166 lei | + 274% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (23 lei) | 24 lei | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (23 lei) | 12 lei | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (12 lei) | 8 lei | + 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (6,213 lei) | 2,461 lei | + 152% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (1.48 lei) | 0.46 lei | + 220% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (249 lei) | 199 lei | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (19 lei) | 19 lei | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,189 prices entered by 187 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 117% more expensive than in Romania
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