Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Slovakia
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Slovakia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€9) | €10 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (€8) | €7 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€1.90) | €4.32 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.59) | €1.50 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (€3.80) | €4.21 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.30) | €4.25 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€7) | €8 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€3.72) | €1.98 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€1.96) | €1.94 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€1.93) | €1.28 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€8) | €10 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (€1.90) | €2.23 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (€2.22) | €1.44 | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,526) | €1,320 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€919) | €900 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€204) | €384 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€749) | €787 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€440) | €585 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€128) | €121 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (€47) | €14 | + 235% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (€41) | €500 | - 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€242) | €350 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€4.53) | €12 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €10 | - | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 25% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€57) | €65 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€68) | €35 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€81) | €98 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€82) | €106 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Slovakia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (€32,490) | €30,000 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (€1.09) | €1.56 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (€38) | €35 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 23% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€12) | €8 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €3.00 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (€47) | €50 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€12) | €5.50 | + 125% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.68) | €3.75 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€10) | €2.91 | + 243% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.13) | €1.32 | + 213% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€1.85) | €4.00 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€12) | €17 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 55% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€39) | €33 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (€4.75) | €21 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€32) | €25 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€127) | €91 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€4.75) | €7 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€4.71) | €3.54 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.43) | €2.32 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,266) | €293 | + 332% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.30) | €0.10 | + 201% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€51) | €30 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€3.80) | €10 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 141 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2025.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 15% more expensive than in Slovakia
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