Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 147% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 147% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (COL$52,867) | COL$30,655 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (COL$43,817) | COL$22,551 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (COL$10,567) | COL$9,387 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (COL$8,863) | COL$3,812 | + 133% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (COL$21,147) | COL$8,055 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (COL$23,930) | COL$4,159 | + 475% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (COL$36,956) | COL$10,632 | + 248% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (COL$20,699) | COL$7,097 | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (COL$10,940) | COL$3,569 | + 207% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (COL$10,726) | COL$3,719 | + 188% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (COL$44,055) | COL$45,012 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (COL$22,044) | COL$5,191 | + 325% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (COL$12,336) | COL$2,869 | + 330% | |
| Housing | + 207% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 207% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (COL$8,497,107) | COL$2,719,340 | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (COL$5,116,676) | COL$1,472,810 | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (COL$1,136,780) | COL$256,822 | + 343% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (COL$4,168,566) | COL$1,684,920 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (COL$2,446,983) | COL$1,000,220 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (COL$713,699) | COL$175,165 | + 307% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (COL$264,333) | COL$67,614 | + 291% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (COL$227,326) | COL$1,434,750 | - 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (COL$1,348,597) | COL$405,374 | + 233% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (COL$25,230) | COL$18,161 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (COL$17,622) | COL$12,429 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 136% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 136% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (COL$317,200) | COL$186,413 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (COL$380,576) | COL$125,094 | + 204% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (COL$453,167) | COL$315,479 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (COL$458,177) | COL$210,488 | + 118% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 87% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (COL$180,890,097) | COL$62,448,800 | + 190% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (COL$6,086) | COL$3,116 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (COL$211,466) | COL$137,106 | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 157% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 157% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (COL$67,718) | COL$19,144 | + 254% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (COL$53,244) | COL$21,496 | + 148% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (COL$264,333) | COL$88,992 | + 197% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (COL$68,918) | COL$19,770 | + 249% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (COL$14,897) | COL$12,563 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (COL$55,563) | COL$16,294 | + 241% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (COL$22,971) | COL$7,342 | + 213% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (COL$10,309) | COL$5,795 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (COL$64,119) | COL$26,638 | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | + 272% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 272% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (COL$218,420) | COL$37,833 | + 477% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (COL$26,433) | COL$28,272 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (COL$176,222) | COL$101,210 | + 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (COL$704,888) | COL$108,300 | + 551% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (COL$26,433) | COL$27,769 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (COL$26,250) | COL$9,536 | + 175% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (COL$13,516) | COL$4,557 | + 197% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (COL$7,048,879) | COL$2,324,030 | + 203% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (COL$1,674) | COL$198 | + 744% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (COL$281,955) | COL$122,786 | + 130% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (COL$21,147) | COL$8,397 | + 152% | |
| TOTAL | + 164% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,045 prices entered by 875 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2022.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 164% more expensive than in Colombia
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