Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Bermuda
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| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 55% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (BD$24) | BD$34 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (BD$7) | BD$14 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (BD$2.22) | BD$23 | - 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (BD$1.86) | BD$3.68 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (BD$4.01) | BD$7 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (BD$5.02) | BD$10 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (BD$8) | BD$6 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (BD$4.35) | BD$10 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (BD$2.30) | BD$3.55 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (BD$2.25) | BD$5.03 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (BD$14) | BD$26 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (BD$4.63) | BD$6 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (BD$1.72) | BD$7 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 61% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (BD$1,784) | BD$4,803 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (BD$1,074) | BD$3,772 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (BD$239) | BD$292 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (BD$875) | BD$2,542 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (BD$514) | BD$1,775 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (BD$150) | BD$50 | + 200% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (BD$51) | BD$124 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (BD$666) | BD$400 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (BD$283) | BD$500 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (BD$5.30) | BD$31 | - 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (BD$3.70) | BD$28 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 10% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (BD$67) | BD$77 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (BD$80) | BD$83 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (BD$95) | BD$123 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (BD$96) | BD$141 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 16% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (BD$37,982) | BD$38,293 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (BD$1.03) | BD$2.15 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (BD$65) | BD$75 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 28% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (BD$14) | BD$10 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (BD$11) | BD$50 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (BD$79) | BD$88 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (BD$14) | BD$14 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (BD$3.13) | BD$3.48 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (BD$12) | BD$14 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (BD$4.82) | BD$4.20 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (BD$2.16) | BD$6.00 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (BD$13) | BD$25 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 13% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (BD$46) | BD$71 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (BD$12) | BD$24 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (BD$37) | BD$100 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (BD$148) | BD$121 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (BD$5.55) | BD$13 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (BD$5.51) | BD$5.50 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (BD$2.84) | BD$9 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (BD$1,480) | BD$418 | + 254% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (BD$0.35) | BD$0.24 | + 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (BD$59) | BD$147 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (BD$4.44) | BD$15 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 286 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 44% cheaper than in Bermuda
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