Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 12% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 47 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 35 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 18 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 13 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 6 | + 202% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 19 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 9 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.59 | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 59 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 4.95 | + 92% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 47% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (Dirham 6,552) | Dirham 14,486 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (Dirham 3,946) | Dirham 9,101 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (Dirham 877) | Dirham 766 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (Dirham 3,214) | Dirham 8,038 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (Dirham 1,887) | Dirham 5,261 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (Dirham 550) | Dirham 580 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (Dirham 204) | Dirham 324 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (Dirham 175) | Dirham 811 | - 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (Dirham 1,040) | Dirham 342 | + 204% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 36 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dirham 31 | - | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 11% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (Dirham 245) | Dirham 269 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (Dirham 293) | Dirham 217 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (Dirham 349) | Dirham 397 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (Dirham 353) | Dirham 419 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 15% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (Dirham 139,486) | Dirham 96,151 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (Dirham 4.69) | Dirham 2.88 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (Dirham 163) | Dirham 270 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 4% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 23 | + 125% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dirham 99 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (Dirham 204) | Dirham 310 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 21 | + 151% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 22 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 22 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 11 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 16 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 41 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (Dirham 168) | Dirham 155 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 96 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (Dirham 136) | Dirham 484 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (Dirham 544) | Dirham 284 | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 78 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 22 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 45 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (Dirham 5,435) | Dirham 2,094 | + 160% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (Dirham 1.29) | Dirham 1.78 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (Dirham 217) | Dirham 317 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 22 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 805 prices entered by 149 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2025.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 19% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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