Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Belgium
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 12% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€10) | €19 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (€9) | €10 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€2.10) | €5.47 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.76) | €1.23 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (€4.19) | €4.22 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.75) | €2.84 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€7) | €7 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€4.11) | €2.39 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€2.17) | €1.61 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€2.13) | €2.13 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€9) | €8 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (€2.10) | €2.76 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (€2.45) | €2.04 | + 20% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 11% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,685) | €1,559 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€1,015) | €1,375 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€225) | €310 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€827) | €959 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€485) | €806 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€142) | €126 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (€52) | €47 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (€45) | €539 | - 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€267) | €129 | + 107% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€5.00) | €13 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (€3.50) | €10 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 31% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€63) | €85 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€75) | €36 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€90) | €96 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€91) | €123 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 11% 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 (€35,878) | €31,198 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (€1.21) | €1.82 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (€42) | €50 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 22% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€13) | €12 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (€11) | €10 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (€52) | €26 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€14) | €4.00 | + 242% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.95) | €5.18 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€11) | €4.73 | + 133% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.56) | €2.00 | + 128% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€2.04) | €4.01 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€13) | €23 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 21% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€43) | €60 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (€5.24) | €24 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€35) | €97 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€140) | €80 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€5.24) | €10 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€5.21) | €3.47 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.68) | €4.90 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,398) | €561 | + 149% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.33) | €0.25 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€56) | €34 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€4.19) | €8 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 376 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Belgium
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