Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 51% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (COL$44,192) | COL$37,303 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (COL$36,628) | COL$29,978 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (COL$8,833) | COL$10,605 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (COL$7,409) | COL$5,051 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (COL$17,677) | COL$9,765 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (COL$20,004) | COL$4,596 | + 335% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (COL$30,893) | COL$14,607 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (COL$17,303) | COL$9,634 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (COL$9,145) | COL$4,020 | + 127% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (COL$8,966) | COL$5,363 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (COL$36,827) | COL$55,074 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (COL$8,838) | COL$7,677 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (COL$10,312) | COL$4,304 | + 140% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 98% 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$7,102,922) | COL$3,503,250 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (COL$4,277,144) | COL$2,087,340 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (COL$950,260) | COL$394,720 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (COL$3,484,598) | COL$2,018,730 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (COL$2,045,488) | COL$1,276,980 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (COL$596,597) | COL$269,583 | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (COL$220,962) | COL$68,042 | + 225% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (COL$190,027) | COL$1,393,420 | - 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (COL$1,127,322) | COL$433,396 | + 160% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (COL$21,091) | COL$27,206 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | COL$22,159 | - | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 51% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (COL$265,154) | COL$224,368 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (COL$318,132) | COL$160,856 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (COL$378,813) | COL$372,754 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (COL$383,001) | COL$309,804 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 23% 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$151,210,100) | COL$75,068,200 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (COL$5,087) | COL$4,230 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (COL$176,769) | COL$170,505 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 58% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (COL$56,607) | COL$26,785 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | COL$30,344 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (COL$220,962) | COL$91,756 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (COL$57,610) | COL$23,748 | + 143% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (COL$12,453) | COL$16,600 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (COL$46,446) | COL$20,244 | + 129% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (COL$19,202) | COL$8,056 | + 138% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (COL$8,617) | COL$8,345 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (COL$53,599) | COL$38,045 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 126% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 126% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (COL$182,582) | COL$65,536 | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (COL$22,096) | COL$34,011 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (COL$147,308) | COL$119,693 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (COL$589,232) | COL$161,814 | + 264% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (COL$22,096) | COL$40,846 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (COL$21,943) | COL$12,638 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (COL$11,299) | COL$5,863 | + 93% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (COL$5,892,317) | COL$2,634,400 | + 124% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (COL$1,399) | COL$634 | + 121% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (COL$235,693) | COL$131,236 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (COL$17,677) | COL$11,155 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,397 prices entered by 449 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 05, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 69% more expensive than in Colombia
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