Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 35% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (Dinar 4.185) | Dinar 3.594 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (Dinar 3.468) | Dinar 2.718 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (Dinar 0.836) | Dinar 1.169 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (Dinar 0.702) | Dinar 0.601 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (Dinar 1.674) | Dinar 1.080 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (Dinar 1.894) | Dinar 0.394 | + 381% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (Dinar 2.925) | Dinar 1.233 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (Dinar 1.639) | Dinar 0.774 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (Dinar 0.866) | Dinar 0.306 | + 183% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (Dinar 0.849) | Dinar 0.773 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (Dinar 3.487) | Dinar 6 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (Dinar 0.837) | Dinar 0.888 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (Dinar 0.976) | Dinar 0.436 | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 7% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (Dinar 673) | Dinar 563 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (Dinar 405) | Dinar 391 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (Dinar 90) | Dinar 83 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (Dinar 330) | Dinar 365 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (Dinar 194) | Dinar 284 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (Dinar 56) | Dinar 75 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 15 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 95 | - 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (Dinar 107) | Dinar 26 | + 308% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (Dinar 1.997) | Dinar 3.000 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (Dinar 1.395) | Dinar 2.413 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 42% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 17 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 20 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 35 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 33 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 40% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (Dinar 14,319) | Dinar 9,130 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (Dinar 0.482) | Dinar 0.191 | + 152% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 14 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 19% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (Dinar 5.360) | Dinar 2.000 | + 168% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (Dinar 4.215) | Dinar 6.000 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 18 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (Dinar 5.455) | Dinar 2.000 | + 173% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (Dinar 1.179) | Dinar 1.892 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (Dinar 4.398) | Dinar 2.817 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (Dinar 1.818) | Dinar 1.000 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (Dinar 0.816) | Dinar 1.633 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (Dinar 5.076) | Dinar 2.678 | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 10% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 23 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (Dinar 2.092) | Dinar 8 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 20 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (Dinar 56) | Dinar 21 | + 162% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Dinar 2.092) | Dinar 10 | - 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (Dinar 2.078) | Dinar 2.123 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (Dinar 1.070) | Dinar 3.032 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (Dinar 558) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (Dinar 0.133) | Dinar 0.040 | + 231% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 30 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (Dinar 1.674) | Dinar 2.238 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 223 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 22% more expensive than in Bahrain
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