Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to United States
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| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 11% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 ($11) | $14 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$20 ($7) | $8 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 ($4.02) | $4.32 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.00 ($1.85) | $0.88 | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 ($3.33) | $3.00 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 ($4.08) | $4.08 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 ($5.18) | $6 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 ($2.72) | $3.39 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 ($2.45) | $1.74 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.30 ($1.96) | $3.21 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 ($9) | $15 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 ($2.96) | $1.92 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 ($1.48) | $2.07 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,500 ($925) | $2,234 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,800 ($666) | $1,605 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 ($93) | $179 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,977 ($1,101) | $1,614 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,500 ($555) | $1,141 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$200 ($74) | $117 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$130 ($48) | $48 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $300 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $121 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$17 ($6) | $11 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $49 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $44 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $87 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $114 | - | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $23,002 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 ($1.02) | $0.77 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $79 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $20 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $110 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.51 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.02 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.54 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.85 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$40 ($15) | $22 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$65 ($24) | $45 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $25 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $221 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 ($111) | $75 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 ($5.55) | $12 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$16 ($5.92) | $4.81 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 ($2.80) | $5.82 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $405 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$195 ($72) | $54 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $8 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 50,788 prices entered by 6,445 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 18% cheaper than in United States
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