Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Bahrain
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 11% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (Dinar 4.185) | Dinar 9 | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (Dinar 3.469) | Dinar 2.500 | + 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (Dinar 0.837) | Dinar 2.050 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (Dinar 0.702) | Dinar 0.792 | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (Dinar 1.674) | Dinar 2.580 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (Dinar 1.894) | Dinar 0.995 | + 90% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (Dinar 2.926) | Dinar 2.140 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (Dinar 1.639) | Dinar 1.295 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (Dinar 0.866) | Dinar 0.400 | + 117% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (Dinar 0.849) | Dinar 3.026 | - 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (Dinar 3.487) | Dinar 8 | - 57% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (Dinar 1.745) | Dinar 0.800 | + 118% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (Dinar 0.976) | Dinar 0.200 | + 388% | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 4% 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 363 | + 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (Dinar 405) | Dinar 332 | + 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (Dinar 90) | Dinar 40 | + 125% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (Dinar 330) | Dinar 383 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (Dinar 194) | Dinar 224 | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (Dinar 56) | Dinar 70 | - 19% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 30 | - 30% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 119 | - 85% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (Dinar 107) | Dinar 22 | + 380% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (Dinar 1.997) | Dinar 1.902 | + 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (Dinar 1.395) | Dinar 4.457 | - 69% | |
Clothes | + 40% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 40% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Bahrain | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 15 | + 67% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 18 | + 70% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 55 | - 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 33 | + 11% | |
Transportation | + 50% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 50% 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 14,320) | Dinar 10,500 | + 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (Dinar 0.482) | Dinar 0.300 | + 61% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 10 | + 73% | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 14% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (Dinar 5.361) | Dinar 2.154 | + 149% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (Dinar 4.215) | Dinar 7 | - 40% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 15 | + 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (Dinar 5.456) | Dinar 3.000 | + 82% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (Dinar 1.179) | Dinar 2.285 | - 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (Dinar 4.398) | Dinar 1.672 | + 163% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (Dinar 1.818) | Dinar 1.351 | + 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (Dinar 0.816) | Dinar 1.522 | - 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (Dinar 5.076) | Dinar 1.745 | + 191% | |
Entertainment | + 33% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 33% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 13 | + 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (Dinar 2.092) | Dinar 6.000 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 26 | - 46% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (Dinar 56) | Dinar 13 | + 335% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Dinar 2.092) | Dinar 6.000 | - 65% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (Dinar 2.078) | Dinar 2.500 | - 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (Dinar 1.070) | Dinar 3.000 | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (Dinar 558) | Dinar 191 | + 192% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (Dinar 0.133) | Dinar 0.193 | - 31% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 16 | + 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (Dinar 1.674) | Dinar 1.545 | + 8% | |
TOTAL | + 14% |

These prices were last updated on August 06, 2022.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 14% more expensive than in Bahrain
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