Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Spain
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| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 43% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€11) | €16 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (€9) | €8 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€2.10) | €3.53 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.76) | €0.86 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (€4.20) | €2.40 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.75) | €1.69 | + 181% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€7) | €7 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€4.11) | €1.77 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€2.17) | €1.10 | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€2.13) | €0.90 | + 137% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€9) | €6 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (€4.38) | €1.80 | + 144% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (€2.45) | €0.89 | + 175% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 38% 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 (€1,688) | €1,177 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€1,017) | €754 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€226) | €112 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€828) | €706 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€486) | €534 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€142) | €73 | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (€53) | €31 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (€45) | €345 | - 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€268) | €93 | + 189% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€5.01) | €7 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (€3.50) | €10 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 66% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€63) | €73 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€76) | €30 | + 155% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€90) | €80 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€91) | €88 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 12% 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 (€35,937) | €23,105 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (€1.21) | €1.61 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (€42) | €41 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 69% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€13) | €5.63 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (€11) | €6 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (€53) | €59 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€14) | €4.12 | + 232% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.96) | €2.45 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€11) | €2.80 | + 295% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.56) | €1.49 | + 207% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€2.05) | €1.86 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€13) | €17 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 79% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€43) | €31 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (€5.25) | €16 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€35) | €50 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€140) | €41 | + 239% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€5.25) | €10 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€5.22) | €2.62 | + 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.69) | €4.05 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,400) | €451 | + 211% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.33) | €0.15 | + 116% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€56) | €46 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€4.20) | €4.97 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,496 prices entered by 1,124 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 40% more expensive than in Spain
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