Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Switzerland
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Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 46% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (CHF 10) | CHF 27 | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (CHF 1.97) | CHF 11 | - 82% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (CHF 1.65) | CHF 1.81 | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (CHF 3.94) | CHF 8 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (CHF 4.46) | CHF 4.50 | - 1% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (CHF 7) | CHF 10 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (CHF 3.86) | CHF 4.33 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (CHF 2.04) | CHF 2.27 | - 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (CHF 2.00) | CHF 2.33 | - 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (CHF 1.97) | CHF 2.87 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (CHF 2.30) | CHF 2.35 | - 2% | |
Housing | - 54% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 54% 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 1,584) | CHF 3,527 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (CHF 954) | CHF 2,866 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (CHF 212) | CHF 205 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (CHF 777) | CHF 2,179 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (CHF 456) | CHF 1,557 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (CHF 133) | CHF 94 | + 42% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (CHF 49) | CHF 53 | - 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (CHF 42) | CHF 305 | - 86% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (CHF 251) | CHF 116 | + 117% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (CHF 4.70) | CHF 17 | - 72% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (CHF 3.28) | CHF 30 | - 89% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 18% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Switzerland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (CHF 59) | CHF 111 | - 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (CHF 71) | CHF 64 | + 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (CHF 84) | CHF 118 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (CHF 85) | CHF 184 | - 54% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 38% 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 33,716) | CHF 36,492 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (CHF 1.13) | CHF 1.84 | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (CHF 39) | CHF 78 | - 50% | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 48% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (CHF 13) | CHF 13 | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (CHF 10) | CHF 26 | - 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (CHF 49) | CHF 211 | - 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (CHF 13) | CHF 5.94 | + 116% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (CHF 2.78) | CHF 4.15 | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (CHF 10) | CHF 7 | + 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (CHF 4.28) | CHF 4.35 | - 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (CHF 1.92) | CHF 4.98 | - 61% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (CHF 12) | CHF 58 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 16% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (CHF 41) | CHF 71 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (CHF 4.93) | CHF 39 | - 87% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (CHF 33) | CHF 101 | - 68% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (CHF 131) | CHF 125 | + 5% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (CHF 4.93) | CHF 17 | - 72% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (CHF 4.89) | CHF 5.21 | - 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (CHF 2.52) | CHF 7 | - 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (CHF 1,314) | CHF 434 | + 203% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (CHF 0.31) | CHF 0.33 | - 5% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (CHF 53) | CHF 88 | - 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (CHF 3.94) | CHF 9 | - 55% | |
TOTAL | - 42% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 736 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 42% cheaper than in Switzerland
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