Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Spain
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| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 25% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€10) | €13 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$20 (€7) | €7 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (€3.70) | €3.28 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.00 (€1.70) | €0.82 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (€3.07) | €2.42 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (€3.76) | €1.68 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (€4.77) | €6 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (€2.51) | €1.69 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (€2.25) | €1.05 | + 115% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.30 (€1.81) | €0.85 | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€9) | €6 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (€2.73) | €1.60 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (€1.36) | €0.83 | + 63% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 4% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,500 (€852) | €1,296 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,800 (€614) | €824 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 (€85) | €114 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,977 (€1,015) | €771 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,500 (€511) | €559 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$200 (€68) | €81 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$130 (€44) | €30 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | €373 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €94 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$17 (€5.80) | €7 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €11 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | €80 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | €31 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €80 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €90 | - | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 7% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €22,332 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (€0.94) | €1.33 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €46 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €8 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €62 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €4.09 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €2.59 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2.77 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.49 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €1.70 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$40 (€14) | €14 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 19% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$65 (€22) | €31 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €16 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €51 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (€102) | €45 | + 129% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€5.11) | €9 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$16 (€5.45) | €2.42 | + 126% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.58) | €4.09 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €431 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$195 (€66) | €47 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | €4.94 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13,491 prices entered by 1,583 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 7% more expensive than in Spain
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