Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Canada
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| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 16% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (C$15) | C$23 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (C$12) | C$13 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (C$2.99) | C$9 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (C$2.51) | C$3.04 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (C$5.98) | C$5.72 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (C$7) | C$5.13 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (C$10) | C$10 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (C$5.86) | C$5.00 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (C$3.09) | C$3.01 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (C$3.03) | C$3.59 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (C$12) | C$18 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (C$2.99) | C$3.07 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (C$3.49) | C$2.94 | + 19% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 20% 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$2,404) | C$2,738 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (C$1,447) | C$2,146 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (C$322) | C$216 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (C$1,179) | C$1,787 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (C$692) | C$1,420 | - 51% | |
| 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$452 | - 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (C$381) | C$218 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (C$7) | C$14 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (C$4.98) | C$28 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 50% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (C$90) | C$78 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (C$108) | C$57 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (C$128) | C$121 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (C$130) | C$149 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 16% 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$51,169) | C$30,938 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (C$1.72) | C$1.67 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (C$60) | C$105 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 6% 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$13 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (C$15) | C$28 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (C$75) | C$114 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (C$19) | C$9 | + 117% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (C$4.21) | C$7 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (C$16) | C$6 | + 146% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (C$6) | C$4.97 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (C$2.92) | C$3.51 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (C$18) | C$31 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 18% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (C$62) | C$65 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (C$7) | C$32 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (C$50) | C$163 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (C$199) | C$112 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (C$7) | C$15 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (C$7) | C$5.35 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (C$3.82) | C$7 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (C$1,994) | C$771 | + 159% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (C$0.47) | C$0.43 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (C$80) | C$62 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (C$5.98) | C$17 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,113 prices entered by 795 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 10% cheaper than in Canada
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