Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Cuba
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 54% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (11 CUC) | 38 CUC | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (9 CUC) | 20 CUC | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (2.22 CUC) | 11 CUC | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (1.86 CUC) | 3.38 CUC | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (4.44 CUC) | 11 CUC | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (5.02 CUC) | 4.49 CUC | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (8 CUC) | 9 CUC | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (4.35 CUC) | 10 CUC | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (2.30 CUC) | 5.50 CUC | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (2.25 CUC) | 5.74 CUC | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (9 CUC) | 21 CUC | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (4.63 CUC) | 4.75 CUC | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (2.59 CUC) | 3.06 CUC | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 49% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (1,784 CUC) | 2,548 CUC | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (1,074 CUC) | 2,650 CUC | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (239 CUC) | 261 CUC | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (875 CUC) | 2,314 CUC | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (514 CUC) | 2,620 CUC | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (150 CUC) | 118 CUC | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (56 CUC) | 40 CUC | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (48 CUC) | 671 CUC | - 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (283 CUC) | 161 CUC | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (5.30 CUC) | 18 CUC | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (3.70 CUC) | 65 CUC | - 94% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 20% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Cuba | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (67 CUC) | 60 CUC | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (80 CUC) | 52 CUC | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (95 CUC) | 112 CUC | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (96 CUC) | 190 CUC | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 46% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (37,982 CUC) | 71,138 CUC | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (1.28 CUC) | 1.68 CUC | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (44 CUC) | 93 CUC | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 30% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (14 CUC) | 14 CUC | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (11 CUC) | 20 CUC | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (56 CUC) | 100 CUC | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (14 CUC) | 18 CUC | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (3.13 CUC) | 5.32 CUC | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (12 CUC) | 17 CUC | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (4.82 CUC) | 4.97 CUC | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (2.16 CUC) | 4.16 CUC | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (13 CUC) | 21 CUC | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 22% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (46 CUC) | 63 CUC | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (5.55 CUC) | 80 CUC | - 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (37 CUC) | 100 CUC | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (148 CUC) | 73 CUC | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (5.55 CUC) | 11 CUC | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (5.51 CUC) | 3.37 CUC | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (2.84 CUC) | 6 CUC | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (1,480 CUC) | 971 CUC | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (0.35 CUC) | 0.81 CUC | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (59 CUC) | 46 CUC | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (4.44 CUC) | 19 CUC | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,080 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 43% cheaper than in Cuba
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