Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 48% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (CHF 9) | CHF 28 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (CHF 1.86) | CHF 11 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (CHF 1.56) | CHF 1.77 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (CHF 3.72) | CHF 7 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (CHF 4.21) | CHF 3.95 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (CHF 7) | CHF 10 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (CHF 3.64) | CHF 3.66 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (CHF 1.93) | CHF 2.53 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (CHF 1.89) | CHF 2.36 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (CHF 8) | CHF 19 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (CHF 1.86) | CHF 2.73 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (CHF 2.17) | CHF 2.49 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 49% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (CHF 1,495) | CHF 3,392 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (CHF 901) | CHF 2,380 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (CHF 200) | CHF 223 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (CHF 734) | CHF 2,020 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (CHF 431) | CHF 1,545 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (CHF 126) | CHF 154 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (CHF 47) | CHF 39 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (CHF 40) | CHF 388 | - 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (CHF 237) | CHF 148 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (CHF 4.44) | CHF 19 | - 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CHF 30 | - | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 19% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (CHF 56) | CHF 107 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (CHF 67) | CHF 50 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (CHF 80) | CHF 134 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (CHF 81) | CHF 170 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 40% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (CHF 31,836) | CHF 31,964 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (CHF 1.07) | CHF 1.79 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (CHF 37) | CHF 80 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 30% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (CHF 12) | CHF 12 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 18 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (CHF 47) | CHF 105 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (CHF 12) | CHF 5.34 | + 127% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (CHF 2.62) | CHF 5.10 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (CHF 10) | CHF 5.10 | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (CHF 4.04) | CHF 4.57 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (CHF 1.81) | CHF 3.94 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (CHF 11) | CHF 47 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 34% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (CHF 38) | CHF 76 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (CHF 4.65) | CHF 38 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (CHF 31) | CHF 141 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (CHF 124) | CHF 123 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (CHF 4.65) | CHF 18 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (CHF 4.62) | CHF 5.65 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (CHF 2.38) | CHF 8 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (CHF 1,241) | CHF 497 | + 150% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (CHF 0.29) | CHF 0.59 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (CHF 50) | CHF 89 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (CHF 3.72) | CHF 9 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 745 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 41% cheaper than in Switzerland
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