Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to United States
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| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 ($11) | $22 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 ($9) | $12 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 ($2.22) | $5.99 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 ($1.86) | $1.09 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 ($4.44) | $5.73 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 ($5.02) | $4.82 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 ($8) | $8 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 ($4.35) | $4.15 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 ($2.30) | $2.25 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 ($2.25) | $3.91 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 ($9) | $18 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 ($2.22) | $3.01 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 ($2.59) | $3.00 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 ($1,784) | $3,004 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 ($1,074) | $2,339 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 ($239) | $241 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 ($875) | $2,221 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 ($514) | $1,649 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 ($150) | $172 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 ($56) | $61 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 ($48) | $250 | - 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 ($283) | $144 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 ($5.30) | $15 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $34 | - | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 25% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 ($67) | $58 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 ($80) | $50 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 ($95) | $105 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 ($96) | $138 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 28% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 ($37,982) | $31,214 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 ($1.28) | $0.93 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 ($44) | $88 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 28% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 ($14) | $9 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $25 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 ($56) | $171 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 ($14) | $10 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 ($3.13) | $5.33 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 ($12) | $7 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 ($4.82) | $5.22 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 ($2.16) | $2.45 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 ($13) | $32 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 11% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 ($46) | $61 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 ($5.55) | $30 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 ($37) | $239 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 ($148) | $103 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 ($5.55) | $15 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 ($5.51) | $6 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 ($2.84) | $8 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 ($1,480) | $458 | + 223% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 ($0.35) | $0.52 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 ($59) | $71 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 ($4.44) | $11 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 14,826 prices entered by 1,659 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 27% cheaper than in United States
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