Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 13% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 59 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$20 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 28 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 21 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 13 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 7 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 27 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 10 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 4.90 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.30 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 15 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 111 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$8 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 7 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (Dirham 5.44) | Dirham 4.54 | + 20% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 34% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,576 (Dirham 3,501) | Dirham 8,109 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,127 (Dirham 2,891) | Dirham 6,089 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Dirham 731 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$4,000 (Dirham 5,436) | Dirham 6,066 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Dirham 4,475 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$200 (Dirham 272) | Dirham 517 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$130 (Dirham 177) | Dirham 306 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Dirham 1,455 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 431 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Dirham 39 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dirham 39 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Dirham 271 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Dirham 228 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 434 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Dirham 508 | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 3% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$50,000 (Dirham 67,955) | Dirham 77,208 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (Dirham 3.74) | Dirham 2.31 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dirham 236 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 2% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 26 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dirham 72 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dirham 294 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Dirham 28 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Dirham 16 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Dirham 21 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Dirham 11 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Dirham 13 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$40 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 65 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 30% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$65 (Dirham 88) | Dirham 198 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Dirham 81 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 414 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (Dirham 408) | Dirham 352 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 67 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 23 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 42 | - 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Dirham 1,980 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dirham 0.92 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$195 (Dirham 265) | Dirham 468 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Dirham 21 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,672 prices entered by 866 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 22% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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