Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 22% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (C$15) | C$25 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (C$12) | C$15 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (C$3.00) | C$11 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (C$2.51) | C$3.24 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (C$6.00) | C$5.68 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (C$7) | C$5.53 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (C$10) | C$13 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (C$5.87) | C$5.37 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (C$3.10) | C$3.98 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (C$3.04) | C$3.90 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (C$12) | C$22 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (C$3.00) | C$3.35 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (C$3.50) | C$2.70 | + 30% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 22% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (C$2,411) | C$2,951 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (C$1,452) | C$2,402 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (C$323) | C$230 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (C$1,183) | C$2,130 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (C$694) | C$1,667 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (C$202) | C$119 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (C$75) | C$73 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (C$64) | C$377 | - 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (C$383) | C$210 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (C$7) | C$15 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$31 | - | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 37% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (C$90) | C$83 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (C$108) | C$62 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (C$129) | C$140 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (C$130) | C$160 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 25% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (C$51,324) | C$32,645 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (C$1.73) | C$1.65 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (C$60) | C$114 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (C$19) | C$12 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$27 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (C$75) | C$136 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (C$20) | C$10 | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (C$4.23) | C$8 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (C$16) | C$7 | + 114% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (C$7) | C$3.98 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (C$2.92) | C$3.89 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (C$18) | C$35 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 11% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (C$62) | C$72 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (C$7) | C$32 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (C$50) | C$201 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (C$200) | C$130 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (C$7) | C$15 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (C$7) | C$5.84 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (C$3.84) | C$8 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (C$2,000) | C$722 | + 177% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (C$0.47) | C$0.42 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (C$80) | C$61 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (C$6.00) | C$18 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,209 prices entered by 649 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2024.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 15% cheaper than in Canada
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