Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 4% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (₡ 5,630) | ₡ 6,842 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (₡ 4,666) | ₡ 4,572 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (₡ 1,125) | ₡ 1,976 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (₡ 944) | ₡ 1,086 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (₡ 2,252) | ₡ 1,801 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (₡ 2,548) | ₡ 1,461 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (₡ 3,936) | ₡ 3,280 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (₡ 2,204) | ₡ 1,740 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (₡ 1,165) | ₡ 1,882 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (₡ 1,142) | ₡ 1,132 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (₡ 4,692) | ₡ 9,744 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (₡ 1,126) | ₡ 1,582 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (₡ 1,314) | ₡ 937 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 37% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (₡ 904,883) | ₡ 574,882 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (₡ 544,891) | ₡ 363,154 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (₡ 121,059) | ₡ 41,421 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (₡ 443,924) | ₡ 469,413 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (₡ 260,587) | ₡ 277,545 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (₡ 76,004) | ₡ 33,591 | + 126% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (₡ 28,150) | ₡ 17,448 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (₡ 24,209) | ₡ 224,686 | - 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (₡ 143,616) | ₡ 76,607 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (₡ 2,687) | ₡ 7,046 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₡ 2,688 | - | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 27% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (₡ 33,780) | ₡ 31,452 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (₡ 40,529) | ₡ 24,361 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (₡ 48,259) | ₡ 65,140 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (₡ 48,793) | ₡ 43,671 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 13% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (₡ 19,263,547) | ₡ 16,164,800 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (₡ 648) | ₡ 699 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (₡ 22,520) | ₡ 18,757 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 8% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (₡ 7,212) | ₡ 3,614 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₡ 8,586 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (₡ 28,150) | ₡ 45,048 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (₡ 7,339) | ₡ 5,595 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (₡ 1,586) | ₡ 2,884 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (₡ 5,917) | ₡ 4,972 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (₡ 2,446) | ₡ 1,709 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (₡ 1,098) | ₡ 1,659 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (₡ 6,828) | ₡ 10,894 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 64% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (₡ 23,260) | ₡ 17,895 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (₡ 2,815) | ₡ 7,004 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (₡ 18,766) | ₡ 27,540 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (₡ 75,066) | ₡ 37,831 | + 98% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (₡ 2,815) | ₡ 6,034 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (₡ 2,795) | ₡ 2,855 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (₡ 1,439) | ₡ 1,406 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (₡ 750,657) | ₡ 322,458 | + 133% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (₡ 178) | ₡ 38 | + 371% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (₡ 30,026) | ₡ 35,256 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (₡ 2,252) | ₡ 2,567 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 570 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 23% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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