Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Belgium
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| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 19% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€11) | €16 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (€10) | €8 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€2.29) | €4.16 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.92) | €1.15 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (€4.59) | €3.80 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€5.19) | €2.83 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€8) | €8 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€4.49) | €2.25 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€2.37) | €1.99 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€2.33) | €1.83 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€10) | €12 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (€4.78) | €2.86 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (€2.68) | €1.54 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 18% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,843) | €1,236 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€1,110) | €1,081 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€247) | €173 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€904) | €823 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€531) | €690 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€155) | €79 | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (€57) | €46 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (€49) | €775 | - 94% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€293) | €212 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€5.47) | €14 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (€3.82) | €12 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Belgium | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€69) | €94 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€83) | €69 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€98) | €84 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€99) | €122 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 6% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (€39,235) | €25,982 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (€1.32) | €1.73 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (€46) | €50 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 49% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€15) | €9 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (€12) | €12 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (€57) | €32 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€15) | €5.15 | + 190% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€3.23) | €3.67 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€12) | €3.77 | + 219% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.98) | €1.90 | + 162% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€2.24) | €2.17 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€14) | €25 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 55% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€47) | €47 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (€5.73) | €24 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€38) | €72 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€153) | €62 | + 146% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€5.73) | €11 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€5.69) | €3.31 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.93) | €3.96 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,529) | €415 | + 268% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.36) | €0.25 | + 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€61) | €39 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€4.59) | €7 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 257 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 16, 2022.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 23% more expensive than in Belgium
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