Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Turkey
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| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 48% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (423TL) | 397TL | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (351TL) | 289TL | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (85TL) | 156TL | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (71TL) | 40TL | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (169TL) | 86TL | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (192TL) | 42TL | + 353% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (296TL) | 175TL | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (166TL) | 44TL | + 274% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (88TL) | 26TL | + 237% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (86TL) | 84TL | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (353TL) | 612TL | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (85TL) | 60TL | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (99TL) | 18TL | + 456% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 67% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (68,000TL) | 41,340TL | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (40,947TL) | 26,348TL | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (9,097TL) | 3,309TL | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (33,360TL) | 32,072TL | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (19,582TL) | 22,402TL | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (5,711TL) | 2,104TL | + 171% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (2,115TL) | 375TL | + 465% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (1,819TL) | 12,801TL | - 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (10,792TL) | 3,958TL | + 173% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (202TL) | 181TL | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 241TL | - | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 56% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Turkey | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (2,538TL) | 2,240TL | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (3,046TL) | 1,383TL | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (3,627TL) | 3,572TL | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (3,667TL) | 2,795TL | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 19% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (1,447,603TL) | 1,576,590TL | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (49TL) | 45TL | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (1,692TL) | 1,120TL | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 51% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (542TL) | 108TL | + 403% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 211TL | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (2,115TL) | 2,654TL | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (552TL) | 162TL | + 240% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (119TL) | 142TL | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (445TL) | 117TL | + 280% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (184TL) | 52TL | + 253% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (82TL) | 85TL | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (513TL) | 428TL | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 66% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (1,748TL) | 1,163TL | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (212TL) | 444TL | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (1,410TL) | 1,946TL | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (5,641TL) | 2,694TL | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (212TL) | 446TL | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (210TL) | 150TL | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (108TL) | 147TL | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (56,410TL) | 29,267TL | + 93% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (13TL) | 5.54TL | + 142% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (2,256TL) | 1,807TL | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (169TL) | 73TL | + 130% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,661 prices entered by 296 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 47% more expensive than in Turkey
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