Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Belgium
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| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 24% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€10) | €19 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (€8) | €11 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€1.96) | €5.94 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.64) | €1.28 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (€3.92) | €3.67 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.44) | €6 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€7) | €6 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€3.84) | €2.59 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€2.03) | €2.11 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€1.99) | €1.89 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€8) | €8 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (€1.96) | €2.89 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (€2.29) | €2.00 | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,575) | €1,232 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€948) | €1,170 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€211) | €265 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€773) | €873 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€454) | €663 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€132) | €154 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (€49) | €54 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (€42) | €302 | - 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€250) | €110 | + 127% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€4.68) | €17 | - 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €12 | - | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 14% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€59) | €89 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€71) | €35 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€84) | €90 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€85) | €120 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 19% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (€33,525) | €32,008 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (€1.13) | €1.66 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (€39) | €54 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 13% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€13) | €12 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €14 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (€49) | €30 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€13) | €5.29 | + 142% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.76) | €9 | - 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€10) | €4.92 | + 109% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.26) | €3.01 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€1.91) | €4.00 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€12) | €29 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 4% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€40) | €43 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (€4.90) | €25 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€33) | €90 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€131) | €140 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€4.90) | €12 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€4.87) | €3.51 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.51) | €4.70 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,306) | €561 | + 133% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.31) | €0.25 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€52) | €82 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€3.92) | €11 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 231 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 12% cheaper than in Belgium
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