Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Croatia
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 11% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Croatia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€10) | €19 | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (€8) | €9 | - 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€1.94) | €5.49 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.63) | €1.29 | + 26% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (€3.88) | €3.59 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.39) | €2.47 | + 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€7) | €11 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€3.80) | €2.35 | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€2.01) | €2.00 | + 0% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€1.97) | €1.78 | + 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€8) | €8 | + 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (€1.94) | €2.55 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (€2.27) | €1.05 | + 116% | |
Housing | + 28% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 28% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Croatia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,561) | €1,207 | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€940) | €941 | - 0% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€209) | €140 | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€766) | €695 | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€449) | €594 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€131) | €77 | + 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (€49) | €17 | + 178% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (€42) | €305 | - 86% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€248) | €95 | + 159% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€4.63) | €23 | - 80% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €22 | - | |
Clothes | + 61% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 61% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Croatia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€58) | €49 | + 19% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€70) | €32 | + 121% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€83) | €77 | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€84) | €64 | + 32% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 11% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Croatia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (€33,221) | €28,025 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (€1.12) | €1.51 | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (€39) | €48 | - 19% | |
Personal Care | + 48% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 48% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Croatia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€12) | €7 | + 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €9 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (€49) | €50 | - 3% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€13) | €5.00 | + 153% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.74) | €2.91 | - 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€10) | €2.24 | + 355% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.22) | €1.00 | + 322% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€1.89) | €2.00 | - 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€12) | €12 | - 6% | |
Entertainment | + 24% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 24% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Croatia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€40) | €46 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (€4.85) | €15 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€32) | €33 | - 2% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€129) | €78 | + 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€4.85) | €12 | - 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€4.82) | €2.42 | + 99% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.48) | €3.92 | - 37% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,295) | €938 | + 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.31) | €0.10 | + 207% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€52) | €78 | - 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€3.88) | €4.97 | - 22% | |
TOTAL | + 11% |

These prices were last updated on May 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 11% more expensive than in Croatia
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