Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Argentina
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Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (ARS $11,702) | ARS $20,956 | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (ARS $9,699) | ARS $12,950 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (ARS $2,339) | ARS $3,966 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (ARS $1,962) | ARS $1,541 | + 27% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (ARS $4,681) | ARS $3,313 | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (ARS $5,297) | ARS $3,008 | + 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (ARS $8,180) | ARS $6,580 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (ARS $4,582) | ARS $2,551 | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (ARS $2,421) | ARS $1,633 | + 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (ARS $2,374) | ARS $2,044 | + 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (ARS $9,752) | ARS $7,700 | + 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (ARS $2,340) | ARS $3,070 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (ARS $2,730) | ARS $1,101 | + 148% | |
Housing | + 72% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 72% 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 $1,880,823) | ARS $976,935 | + 93% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (ARS $1,132,569) | ARS $629,968 | + 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (ARS $251,625) | ARS $117,333 | + 114% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (ARS $922,706) | ARS $612,661 | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (ARS $541,636) | ARS $426,502 | + 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (ARS $157,976) | ARS $60,189 | + 162% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (ARS $58,510) | ARS $26,417 | + 121% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (ARS $50,318) | ARS $485,222 | - 90% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (ARS $298,510) | ARS $275,994 | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (ARS $5,585) | ARS $7,232 | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ARS $5,110 | - | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 8% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Argentina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (ARS $70,212) | ARS $121,789 | - 42% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (ARS $84,240) | ARS $60,735 | + 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (ARS $100,308) | ARS $146,602 | - 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (ARS $101,417) | ARS $130,534 | - 22% | |
Transportation | + 13% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 13% 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 $40,039,776) | ARS $30,626,600 | + 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (ARS $1,347) | ARS $1,241 | + 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (ARS $46,808) | ARS $43,371 | + 8% | |
Personal Care | + 46% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 46% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Argentina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (ARS $14,989) | ARS $9,357 | + 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ARS $19,607 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (ARS $58,510) | ARS $24,917 | + 135% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (ARS $15,255) | ARS $7,765 | + 96% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (ARS $3,297) | ARS $3,255 | + 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (ARS $12,299) | ARS $5,430 | + 126% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (ARS $5,085) | ARS $3,804 | + 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (ARS $2,282) | ARS $3,596 | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (ARS $14,193) | ARS $12,329 | + 15% | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 19% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (ARS $48,347) | ARS $39,433 | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (ARS $5,851) | ARS $14,833 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (ARS $39,006) | ARS $46,382 | - 16% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (ARS $156,026) | ARS $65,267 | + 139% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (ARS $5,851) | ARS $9,280 | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (ARS $5,810) | ARS $5,789 | + 0% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (ARS $2,992) | ARS $4,398 | - 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (ARS $1,560,260) | ARS $973,929 | + 60% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (ARS $371) | ARS $533 | - 30% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (ARS $62,410) | ARS $36,566 | + 71% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (ARS $4,681) | ARS $3,601 | + 30% | |
TOTAL | + 26% |

These prices were last updated on February 09, 2025.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 26% more expensive than in Argentina
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