Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Russia
Currency:
Food | + 198% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 198% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (руб 1,820) | руб 406 | + 348% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (руб 497) | руб 283 | + 75% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (руб 165) | руб 144 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (руб 139) | руб 65 | + 112% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$11 (руб 299) | руб 88 | + 239% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (руб 375) | руб 130 | + 187% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (руб 579) | руб 333 | + 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (руб 324) | руб 107 | + 203% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (руб 171) | руб 34 | + 407% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (руб 168) | руб 66 | + 154% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (руб 1,048) | руб 593 | + 77% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (руб 345) | руб 110 | + 215% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (руб 128) | руб 29 | + 342% | |
Housing | + 124% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 124% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (руб 133,026) | руб 68,217 | + 95% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (руб 80,104) | руб 38,434 | + 108% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (руб 17,797) | руб 5,700 | + 212% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (руб 65,261) | руб 32,389 | + 101% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (руб 38,309) | руб 23,273 | + 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (руб 11,173) | руб 3,730 | + 200% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (руб 3,777) | руб 439 | + 761% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (руб 49,659) | руб 24,196 | + 105% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (руб 21,113) | руб 6,604 | + 220% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (руб 395) | руб 413 | - 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (руб 276) | руб 811 | - 66% | |
Clothes | + 73% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 73% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (руб 4,966) | руб 4,784 | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (руб 5,958) | руб 2,535 | + 135% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (руб 7,095) | руб 5,645 | + 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (руб 7,173) | руб 6,989 | + 3% | |
Transportation | + 134% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 134% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (руб 2,831,917) | руб 1,246,400 | + 127% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (руб 77) | руб 47 | + 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (руб 4,856) | руб 1,609 | + 202% | |
Personal Care | + 166% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 166% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (руб 1,060) | руб 451 | + 135% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (руб 834) | руб 549 | + 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (руб 5,876) | руб 1,290 | + 355% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (руб 1,079) | руб 307 | + 252% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (руб 233) | руб 183 | + 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (руб 870) | руб 213 | + 309% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (руб 360) | руб 81 | + 346% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (руб 161) | руб 100 | + 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (руб 1,004) | руб 559 | + 79% | |
Entertainment | + 128% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 128% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (руб 3,419) | руб 1,443 | + 137% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (руб 910) | руб 580 | + 57% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (руб 2,759) | руб 5,605 | - 51% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (руб 11,035) | руб 3,345 | + 230% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (руб 414) | руб 385 | + 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (руб 411) | руб 166 | + 147% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (руб 212) | руб 220 | - 4% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (руб 110,353) | руб 35,616 | + 210% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (руб 26) | руб 7 | + 297% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (руб 4,414) | руб 3,599 | + 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (руб 331) | руб 160 | + 107% | |
TOTAL | + 139% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 139% more expensive than in Russia
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