Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Spain
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€10) | €19 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (€8) | €11 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€1.97) | €3.91 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.65) | €1.05 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (€3.94) | €3.12 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.46) | €2.10 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€7) | €7 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€3.86) | €2.04 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€2.04) | €1.59 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€2.00) | €1.14 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€8) | €7 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (€1.97) | €2.08 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (€2.30) | €1.04 | + 121% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 12% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,583) | €1,477 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€954) | €1,011 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€212) | €111 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€777) | €976 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€456) | €698 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€133) | €80 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (€49) | €24 | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (€42) | €323 | - 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€251) | €93 | + 169% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€4.70) | €7 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €12 | - | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 27% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€59) | €78 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€71) | €34 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€84) | €88 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€85) | €92 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 19% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (€33,709) | €26,613 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (€1.13) | €1.50 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (€39) | €28 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 31% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€13) | €9 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €8 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (€49) | €57 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€13) | €4.38 | + 193% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.78) | €2.62 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€10) | €3.10 | + 234% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.28) | €1.83 | + 134% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€1.92) | €2.01 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€12) | €17 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 28% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€41) | €35 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (€4.93) | €16 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€33) | €49 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€131) | €50 | + 162% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€4.93) | €11 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€4.89) | €3.01 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.52) | €4.89 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,314) | €478 | + 175% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.31) | €0.36 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€53) | €53 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€3.94) | €5.70 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,252 prices entered by 837 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 18% more expensive than in Spain
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