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- St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda
- Columbus, Ohio
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Cost of living in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda (Antigua and Barbuda) is about the same as in Columbus, Ohio (United States)
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda (Antigua and Barbuda) is 5% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$40 ($15) | $16 | - 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$22 ($8) | $9 | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $4.06 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $0.90 | - | |
12 eggs, large | EC$11 ($4.15) | $3.31 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.06 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $10 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.21 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.93 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $6 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$31 ($12) | $17 | - 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | - | $2.40 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$5.66 ($2.10) | $2.26 | - 7% | |
Housing | + 2% | |||
Housing in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda (Antigua and Barbuda) is about the same as in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $1,910 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $1,256 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $190 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,170 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $900 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $109 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$139 ($51) | $48 | + 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$1,600 ($592) | $288 | + 106% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $101 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $30 | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda (Antigua and Barbuda) is about the same as in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $52 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $41 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $105 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $120 | - | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda (Antigua and Barbuda) is 5% more expensive than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $24,197 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.98 ($1.10) | $0.96 | + 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$154 ($57) | $59 | - 3% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | EC$88 ($33) | $20 | + 64% | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda (Antigua and Barbuda) is 6% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $26 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$194 ($72) | $88 | - 19% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $6 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.36 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $3.75 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.09 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.80 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $22 | - | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda (Antigua and Barbuda) is 6% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $53 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$32 ($12) | $20 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $71 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $91 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $11 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.44 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $6 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $424 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.39 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $54 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$11 ($3.91) | $8 | - 52% | |
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These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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