Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Cyprus
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Food | + 35% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 35% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (€20) | €11 | + 89% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (€5.52) | €7 | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€1.84) | €4.77 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.54) | €1.30 | + 18% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$11 (€3.32) | €4.15 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.16) | €1.77 | + 136% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€6) | €5.62 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€3.60) | €1.57 | + 129% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€1.90) | €0.90 | + 111% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€1.87) | €1.09 | + 71% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (€12) | €8 | + 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (€3.83) | €2.38 | + 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (€1.42) | €1.03 | + 39% | |
Housing | + 34% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 34% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,478) | €928 | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€890) | €616 | + 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€198) | €179 | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€725) | €562 | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€426) | €412 | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€124) | €105 | + 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (€42) | €26 | + 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (€552) | €419 | + 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€235) | €164 | + 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€4.39) | €7 | - 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (€3.07) | €6 | - 49% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 6% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€55) | €93 | - 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€66) | €45 | + 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€79) | €105 | - 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€80) | €117 | - 32% | |
Transportation | + 24% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 24% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (€31,463) | €19,906 | + 58% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (€0.85) | €1.26 | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (€54) | €41 | + 31% | |
Personal Care | + 36% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 36% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€12) | €3.89 | + 203% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (€9) | €15 | - 39% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (€65) | €44 | + 50% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€12) | €5.03 | + 138% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.59) | €3.53 | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€10) | €3.98 | + 143% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.00) | €2.38 | + 68% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€1.79) | €1.78 | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€11) | €12 | - 9% | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 12% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€38) | €38 | - 0% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (€10) | €18 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€31) | €64 | - 52% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€123) | €59 | + 109% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€4.60) | €8 | - 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€4.57) | €4.09 | + 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.35) | €3.04 | - 23% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,226) | €490 | + 150% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.29) | €0.45 | - 35% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€49) | €60 | - 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€3.68) | €3.81 | - 3% | |
TOTAL | + 26% |

These prices were last updated on February 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 26% more expensive than in Cyprus
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