Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 44% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (CHF 11) | CHF 25 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$20 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (CHF 3.89) | CHF 12 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (CHF 2.25) | CHF 1.60 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (CHF 3.22) | CHF 8 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (CHF 3.95) | CHF 4.48 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (CHF 5.01) | CHF 11 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (CHF 2.63) | CHF 4.18 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (CHF 2.37) | CHF 2.64 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.30 (CHF 1.90) | CHF 1.97 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (CHF 2.86) | CHF 2.90 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (CHF 1.43) | CHF 2.35 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 49% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,500 (CHF 895) | CHF 2,833 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,800 (CHF 644) | CHF 2,110 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 (CHF 89) | CHF 214 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,977 (CHF 1,066) | CHF 1,618 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,500 (CHF 537) | CHF 1,199 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$200 (CHF 72) | CHF 132 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$130 (CHF 47) | CHF 39 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | CHF 670 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 121 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | CHF 18 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CHF 31 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | CHF 107 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | CHF 59 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 126 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | CHF 178 | - | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 11% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CHF 25,335 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (CHF 0.98) | CHF 1.62 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 71 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 10% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 18 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 45 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 113 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | CHF 6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | CHF 4.41 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | CHF 4.30 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | CHF 3.84 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | CHF 3.41 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$40 (CHF 14) | CHF 35 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 30% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$65 (CHF 23) | CHF 69 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | CHF 36 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 129 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (CHF 107) | CHF 116 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (CHF 5.37) | CHF 17 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (CHF 3.58) | CHF 4.92 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (CHF 2.71) | CHF 7 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | CHF 530 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.37 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$195 (CHF 70) | CHF 100 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | CHF 8 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,701 prices entered by 221 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2020.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 38% cheaper than in Switzerland
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