Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 103% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (руб 727) | руб 378 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$20 (руб 485) | руб 255 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (руб 263) | руб 140 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.00 (руб 121) | руб 66 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (руб 218) | руб 87 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (руб 267) | руб 150 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (руб 339) | руб 320 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (руб 178) | руб 95 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (руб 160) | руб 33 | + 389% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.30 (руб 129) | руб 61 | + 110% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (руб 606) | руб 530 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (руб 194) | руб 94 | + 107% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (руб 97) | руб 32 | + 208% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 35% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,500 (руб 60,595) | руб 75,673 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,800 (руб 43,628) | руб 43,484 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 (руб 6,059) | руб 6,636 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,977 (руб 72,150) | руб 39,851 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,500 (руб 36,357) | руб 25,004 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$200 (руб 4,848) | руб 4,110 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$130 (руб 3,151) | руб 417 | + 656% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | руб 24,777 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 5,517 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$17 (руб 412) | руб 430 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 724 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 5,782 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | руб 2,833 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 5,928 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 6,846 | - | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 6% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,412,860 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (руб 67) | руб 45 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,919 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 502 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 585 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,351 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 238 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | руб 155 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 198 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | руб 69 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | руб 96 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$40 (руб 970) | руб 603 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 25% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$65 (руб 1,575) | руб 1,797 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 617 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 6,547 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (руб 7,271) | руб 3,282 | + 122% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (руб 364) | руб 431 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$16 (руб 388) | руб 215 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (руб 184) | руб 241 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 30,129 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.68 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$195 (руб 4,726) | руб 3,340 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | руб 150 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,221 prices entered by 466 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 37% more expensive than in Russia
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