Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Belgium
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 8% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (€20) | €17 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (€5.48) | €8 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€1.82) | €4.41 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.53) | €1.00 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (€3.30) | €3.78 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.13) | €2.45 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€6) | €4.91 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€3.57) | €2.37 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€1.89) | €1.69 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€1.85) | €1.74 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (€12) | €7 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (€3.81) | €2.31 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (€1.41) | €1.22 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,467) | €1,131 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€884) | €927 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€196) | €138 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€720) | €901 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€423) | €653 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€123) | €99 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (€42) | €36 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (€548) | €378 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€233) | €133 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€4.36) | €10 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (€3.04) | €10 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 16% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€55) | €81 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€66) | €43 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€78) | €82 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€79) | €104 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (€31,236) | €24,774 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (€0.85) | €1.32 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (€54) | €50 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 36% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€12) | €8 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (€9) | €11 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (€65) | €36 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€12) | €5.08 | + 134% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.57) | €3.38 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€10) | €3.87 | + 148% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€3.97) | €1.83 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€1.78) | €2.17 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€11) | €25 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 21% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€38) | €47 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (€10) | €22 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€30) | €81 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€122) | €63 | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€4.56) | €9 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€4.53) | €3.54 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.33) | €4.16 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,217) | €476 | + 156% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.29) | €0.22 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€49) | €40 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€3.65) | €8 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 794 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 10% more expensive than in Belgium
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