Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 25% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (£9) | £13 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (£8) | £5.96 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (£1.84) | £3.44 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (£1.54) | £0.91 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (£3.68) | £2.80 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (£4.16) | £2.14 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (£6) | £3.84 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (£3.60) | £2.11 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (£1.90) | £0.86 | + 122% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (£1.87) | £1.96 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (£8) | £9 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (£3.83) | £1.99 | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (£2.15) | £1.12 | + 92% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 26% 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 (£1,478) | £2,120 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (£890) | £1,663 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (£198) | £191 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (£725) | £1,417 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (£426) | £952 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (£124) | £133 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (£46) | £26 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (£40) | £308 | - 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (£235) | £98 | + 139% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (£4.39) | £7 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (£3.07) | £13 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 40% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (£55) | £68 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (£66) | £33 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (£79) | £76 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (£80) | £77 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 41% 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 (£31,466) | £22,987 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (£1.06) | £1.67 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (£37) | £97 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 23% 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 (£12) | £3.93 | + 199% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (£9) | £9 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (£46) | £96 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (£12) | £2.90 | + 313% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (£2.59) | £1.89 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (£10) | £3.56 | + 172% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (£4.00) | £2.01 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (£1.79) | £1.60 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (£11) | £14 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 31% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (£38) | £34 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (£4.60) | £22 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (£31) | £122 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (£123) | £60 | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (£4.60) | £9 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (£4.57) | £3.14 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (£2.35) | £5.06 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (£1,226) | £521 | + 135% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (£0.29) | £0.14 | + 103% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (£49) | £38 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (£3.68) | £12 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,153 prices entered by 638 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 07, 2022.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 13% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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