Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 127% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 127% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (R$ 59) | R$ 31 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (R$ 49) | R$ 31 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.69 | + 112% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (R$ 27) | R$ 7 | + 268% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (R$ 41) | R$ 21 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (R$ 23) | R$ 7 | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.15 | + 138% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.64 | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (R$ 49) | R$ 45 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (R$ 25) | R$ 8 | + 198% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (R$ 14) | R$ 3.78 | + 266% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 148% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (R$ 9,514) | R$ 3,101 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (R$ 5,729) | R$ 2,145 | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (R$ 1,273) | R$ 573 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (R$ 4,667) | R$ 2,419 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (R$ 2,740) | R$ 1,551 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (R$ 799) | R$ 428 | + 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (R$ 296) | R$ 84 | + 251% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (R$ 255) | R$ 2,038 | - 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (R$ 1,510) | R$ 597 | + 153% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (R$ 28) | R$ 26 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (R$ 20) | R$ 19 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 76% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (R$ 355) | R$ 238 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (R$ 426) | R$ 224 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (R$ 507) | R$ 351 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (R$ 513) | R$ 265 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 27% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (R$ 202,539) | R$ 101,614 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (R$ 237) | R$ 228 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 104% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (R$ 76) | R$ 18 | + 322% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (R$ 60) | R$ 52 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (R$ 296) | R$ 251 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (R$ 77) | R$ 17 | + 357% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (R$ 62) | R$ 16 | + 283% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (R$ 26) | R$ 6 | + 304% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.79 | + 141% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (R$ 72) | R$ 51 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 105% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (R$ 245) | R$ 97 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (R$ 30) | R$ 57 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (R$ 197) | R$ 253 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (R$ 789) | R$ 211 | + 274% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (R$ 30) | R$ 27 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (R$ 29) | R$ 13 | + 130% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (R$ 7,892) | R$ 4,011 | + 97% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (R$ 1.87) | R$ 1.34 | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (R$ 316) | R$ 121 | + 161% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 117% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,638 prices entered by 1,996 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 92% more expensive than in Brazil
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