Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 30% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (CHF 11) | CHF 26 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (CHF 2.16) | CHF 10 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (CHF 1.81) | CHF 1.58 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (CHF 4.33) | CHF 7 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (CHF 4.90) | CHF 3.04 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (CHF 8) | CHF 10 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (CHF 4.24) | CHF 3.42 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (CHF 2.24) | CHF 2.08 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (CHF 2.20) | CHF 1.93 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (CHF 4.51) | CHF 3.06 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (CHF 2.53) | CHF 2.73 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 44% 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 1,739) | CHF 3,644 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (CHF 1,047) | CHF 2,553 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (CHF 233) | CHF 115 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (CHF 853) | CHF 2,074 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (CHF 501) | CHF 1,643 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (CHF 146) | CHF 44 | + 234% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (CHF 54) | CHF 51 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (CHF 47) | CHF 474 | - 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (CHF 276) | CHF 143 | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (CHF 5.16) | CHF 7 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (CHF 3.61) | CHF 31 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 8% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (CHF 65) | CHF 115 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (CHF 78) | CHF 61 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (CHF 93) | CHF 117 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (CHF 94) | CHF 202 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 24% 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 37,031) | CHF 28,452 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 1.81 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (CHF 43) | CHF 77 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 7% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (CHF 14) | CHF 15 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (CHF 11) | CHF 17 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (CHF 54) | CHF 100 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (CHF 14) | CHF 5.20 | + 171% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (CHF 3.05) | CHF 3.88 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (CHF 11) | CHF 3.66 | + 211% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (CHF 4.70) | CHF 2.28 | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (CHF 2.11) | CHF 2.73 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (CHF 13) | CHF 48 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 4% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (CHF 45) | CHF 53 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (CHF 5.41) | CHF 36 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (CHF 36) | CHF 95 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (CHF 144) | CHF 108 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (CHF 5.41) | CHF 16 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (CHF 5.37) | CHF 4.70 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (CHF 2.77) | CHF 7 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (CHF 1,443) | CHF 585 | + 147% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (CHF 0.34) | CHF 0.40 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (CHF 58) | CHF 83 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (CHF 4.33) | CHF 9 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 712 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2022.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 29% cheaper than in Switzerland
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