Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 7% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (£9) | £15 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (£7) | £8 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (£1.72) | £3.96 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (£1.44) | £1.09 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (£3.44) | £3.69 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (£3.89) | £2.53 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (£6) | £4.82 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (£3.36) | £2.15 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (£1.78) | £0.92 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (£1.74) | £2.09 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (£7) | £10 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (£1.72) | £2.23 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (£2.00) | £1.06 | + 89% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 43% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (£1,381) | £2,793 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (£832) | £2,060 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (£185) | £188 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (£677) | £1,781 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (£398) | £1,282 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (£116) | £136 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (£43) | £27 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (£37) | £264 | - 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (£219) | £90 | + 142% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (£4.10) | £7 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £14 | - | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 15% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (£52) | £73 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (£62) | £35 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (£74) | £83 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (£74) | £84 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 53% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (£29,398) | £28,289 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (£0.99) | £1.43 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (£34) | £107 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 22% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (£11) | £3.64 | + 203% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £8 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (£43) | £72 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (£11) | £3.91 | + 187% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (£2.42) | £1.97 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (£9) | £4.20 | + 115% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (£3.73) | £2.22 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (£1.68) | £1.90 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (£10) | £15 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 18% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (£35) | £40 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (£4.30) | £23 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (£29) | £116 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (£115) | £66 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (£4.30) | £11 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (£4.27) | £3.75 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (£2.20) | £5.93 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (£1,146) | £427 | + 168% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (£0.27) | £0.10 | + 163% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (£46) | £41 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (£3.44) | £15 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,048 prices entered by 456 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2025.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 28% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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