Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Argentina
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| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 39% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (ARS $3,885) | ARS $4,626 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (ARS $3,220) | ARS $3,055 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (ARS $777) | ARS $1,010 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (ARS $651) | ARS $390 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (ARS $1,554) | ARS $984 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (ARS $1,759) | ARS $643 | + 174% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (ARS $2,716) | ARS $1,490 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (ARS $1,521) | ARS $645 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (ARS $804) | ARS $422 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (ARS $788) | ARS $474 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (ARS $3,238) | ARS $2,036 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (ARS $777) | ARS $738 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (ARS $907) | ARS $261 | + 248% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 135% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (ARS $624,456) | ARS $236,666 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (ARS $376,026) | ARS $147,449 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (ARS $83,542) | ARS $18,501 | + 352% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (ARS $306,350) | ARS $160,740 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (ARS $179,830) | ARS $119,249 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (ARS $52,450) | ARS $16,328 | + 221% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (ARS $19,426) | ARS $4,700 | + 313% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (ARS $16,706) | ARS $128,101 | - 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (ARS $99,109) | ARS $75,441 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (ARS $1,854) | ARS $1,784 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (ARS $1,295) | ARS $1,845 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 23% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (ARS $23,311) | ARS $27,426 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (ARS $27,969) | ARS $16,659 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (ARS $33,303) | ARS $42,885 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (ARS $33,672) | ARS $38,430 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 64% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (ARS $13,293,683) | ARS $8,387,590 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (ARS $447) | ARS $287 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (ARS $15,541) | ARS $8,375 | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 98% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (ARS $4,977) | ARS $1,919 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (ARS $3,913) | ARS $3,182 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (ARS $19,426) | ARS $6,068 | + 220% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (ARS $5,065) | ARS $1,735 | + 192% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (ARS $1,095) | ARS $889 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (ARS $4,083) | ARS $1,422 | + 187% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (ARS $1,688) | ARS $821 | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (ARS $758) | ARS $708 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (ARS $4,712) | ARS $3,198 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 88% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (ARS $16,052) | ARS $7,822 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (ARS $1,943) | ARS $3,383 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (ARS $12,951) | ARS $13,573 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (ARS $51,802) | ARS $15,418 | + 236% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (ARS $1,943) | ARS $2,850 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (ARS $1,929) | ARS $1,513 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (ARS $993) | ARS $1,105 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (ARS $518,025) | ARS $347,640 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (ARS $123) | ARS $59 | + 110% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (ARS $20,721) | ARS $9,148 | + 127% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (ARS $1,554) | ARS $983 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,324 prices entered by 979 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 75% more expensive than in Argentina
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