Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Austria
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| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 17% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€11) | €16 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (€9) | €11 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€2.14) | €5.37 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.79) | €1.39 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (€4.28) | €5.80 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.84) | €4.57 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€7) | €8 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€4.19) | €2.43 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€2.21) | €2.86 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€2.17) | €1.27 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€9) | €12 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (€2.14) | €3.48 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (€2.50) | €2.42 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,720) | €1,626 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€1,036) | €1,154 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€230) | €246 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€844) | €998 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€495) | €723 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€144) | €111 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (€54) | €28 | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (€46) | €482 | - 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€273) | €114 | + 139% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€5.11) | €14 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €19 | - | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Austria | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€64) | €97 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€77) | €46 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€92) | €122 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€93) | €212 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (€36,617) | €40,436 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (€1.23) | €1.55 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (€43) | €42 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 21% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€14) | €14 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €13 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (€54) | €152 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€14) | €5.00 | + 179% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€3.02) | €4.03 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€11) | €6 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.65) | €2.01 | + 132% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€2.09) | €3.33 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€13) | €35 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 37% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€44) | €47 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (€5.35) | €22 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€36) | €270 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€143) | €63 | + 126% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€5.35) | €12 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€5.31) | €4.99 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.74) | €5.33 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,427) | €689 | + 107% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.34) | €0.10 | + 245% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€57) | €46 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€4.28) | €6 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 168 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2025.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Austria
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