Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Sweden
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| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 11% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (109 kr) | 145 kr | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (90 kr) | 105 kr | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (22 kr) | 70 kr | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (18 kr) | 16 kr | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (43 kr) | 44 kr | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (49 kr) | 41 kr | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (76 kr) | 65 kr | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (43 kr) | 31 kr | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (22 kr) | 19 kr | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (22 kr) | 19 kr | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (90 kr) | 120 kr | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (22 kr) | 27 kr | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (25 kr) | 20 kr | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 4% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (17,451 kr) | 17,579 kr | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (10,509 kr) | 11,975 kr | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (2,335 kr) | 1,400 kr | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (8,561 kr) | 13,069 kr | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (5,026 kr) | 10,435 kr | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (1,466 kr) | 370 kr | + 297% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (543 kr) | 204 kr | + 167% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (467 kr) | 4,458 kr | - 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (2,770 kr) | 1,261 kr | + 120% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (52 kr) | 84 kr | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 372 kr | - | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Sweden | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (651 kr) | 1,143 kr | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (782 kr) | 449 kr | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (931 kr) | 1,329 kr | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (941 kr) | 1,421 kr | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 34% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (371,510 kr) | 313,739 kr | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (12 kr) | 18 kr | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (434 kr) | 869 kr | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 19% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (139 kr) | 98 kr | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 147 kr | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (543 kr) | 328 kr | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (142 kr) | 65 kr | + 119% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (31 kr) | 41 kr | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (114 kr) | 43 kr | + 166% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (47 kr) | 33 kr | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (21 kr) | 28 kr | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (132 kr) | 356 kr | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 21% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (449 kr) | 504 kr | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (54 kr) | 297 kr | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (362 kr) | 921 kr | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (1,448 kr) | 931 kr | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (54 kr) | 180 kr | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (54 kr) | 56 kr | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (28 kr) | 67 kr | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (14,477 kr) | 4,366 kr | + 232% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (3.44 kr) | 2.00 kr | + 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (579 kr) | 496 kr | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (43 kr) | 75 kr | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 559 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2025.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 6% cheaper than in Sweden
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