Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 198% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 198% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (R$ 133) | R$ 28 | + 373% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (R$ 36) | R$ 27 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.86 | + 162% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (R$ 27) | R$ 5.57 | + 391% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (R$ 42) | R$ 17 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (R$ 24) | R$ 7 | + 232% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.51 | + 177% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.82 | + 154% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (R$ 77) | R$ 38 | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (R$ 25) | R$ 7 | + 241% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.33 | + 180% | |
| Housing | + 175% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 175% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (R$ 9,708) | R$ 3,092 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (R$ 5,846) | R$ 1,818 | + 222% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (R$ 1,299) | R$ 493 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (R$ 4,762) | R$ 2,063 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (R$ 2,796) | R$ 1,270 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (R$ 815) | R$ 360 | + 126% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (R$ 276) | R$ 80 | + 244% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (R$ 3,624) | R$ 1,663 | + 118% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (R$ 1,541) | R$ 467 | + 230% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (R$ 29) | R$ 22 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | + 108% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 108% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (R$ 362) | R$ 210 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (R$ 435) | R$ 192 | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (R$ 518) | R$ 324 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (R$ 523) | R$ 247 | + 112% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 67% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (R$ 206,662) | R$ 88,188 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (R$ 5.61) | R$ 4.43 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (R$ 354) | R$ 222 | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 162% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 162% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (R$ 77) | R$ 16 | + 376% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (R$ 61) | R$ 41 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (R$ 429) | R$ 218 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (R$ 79) | R$ 15 | + 420% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (R$ 63) | R$ 16 | + 308% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (R$ 26) | R$ 5.88 | + 346% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.06 | + 190% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (R$ 73) | R$ 42 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 130% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 130% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (R$ 250) | R$ 94 | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (R$ 66) | R$ 52 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (R$ 201) | R$ 218 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (R$ 805) | R$ 183 | + 341% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (R$ 30) | R$ 25 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (R$ 30) | R$ 11 | + 165% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (R$ 8,053) | R$ 3,547 | + 127% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (R$ 1.91) | R$ 1.29 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (R$ 322) | R$ 117 | + 175% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 134% | |
| TOTAL | + 134% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15,702 prices entered by 1,562 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 134% more expensive than in Brazil
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