Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 45% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (CHF 10) | CHF 26 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (CHF 2.01) | CHF 12 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (CHF 1.68) | CHF 1.82 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (CHF 4.02) | CHF 8 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (CHF 4.55) | CHF 4.44 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (CHF 3.93) | CHF 3.75 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (CHF 2.08) | CHF 2.41 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (CHF 2.04) | CHF 1.93 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (CHF 2.01) | CHF 2.53 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (CHF 2.34) | CHF 2.69 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 48% 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 1,615) | CHF 3,140 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (CHF 972) | CHF 2,419 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (CHF 216) | CHF 200 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (CHF 792) | CHF 1,714 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (CHF 465) | CHF 1,271 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (CHF 136) | CHF 116 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (CHF 50) | CHF 55 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (CHF 43) | CHF 472 | - 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (CHF 256) | CHF 123 | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (CHF 4.79) | CHF 17 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (CHF 3.35) | CHF 34 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 6% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (CHF 60) | CHF 104 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (CHF 72) | CHF 46 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (CHF 86) | CHF 117 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (CHF 87) | CHF 157 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 36% 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 34,371) | CHF 32,081 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (CHF 1.16) | CHF 1.97 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (CHF 40) | CHF 81 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 38% 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 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (CHF 10) | CHF 26 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (CHF 50) | CHF 176 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (CHF 13) | CHF 5.29 | + 148% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (CHF 2.83) | CHF 4.18 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (CHF 11) | CHF 5.42 | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (CHF 4.36) | CHF 3.13 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (CHF 1.96) | CHF 3.28 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (CHF 12) | CHF 55 | - 78% | |
| 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 42) | CHF 76 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (CHF 5.02) | CHF 36 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (CHF 33) | CHF 85 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (CHF 134) | CHF 123 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (CHF 5.02) | CHF 17 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (CHF 4.99) | CHF 4.97 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (CHF 2.57) | CHF 7 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (CHF 1,339) | CHF 679 | + 97% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (CHF 0.32) | CHF 0.28 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (CHF 54) | CHF 89 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (CHF 4.02) | CHF 9 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 872 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2023.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 37% cheaper than in Switzerland
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