Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Cyprus
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 34% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (€21) | €13 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (€5.63) | €7 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€1.88) | €4.17 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.57) | €1.35 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (€3.39) | €3.58 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.25) | €1.78 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€7) | €5.74 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€3.68) | €1.67 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€1.94) | €0.98 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€1.91) | €1.28 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (€12) | €7 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (€3.92) | €1.86 | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (€1.45) | €1.33 | + 9% | |
| 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 (€1,509) | €967 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€909) | €697 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€202) | €160 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€740) | €607 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€435) | €436 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€127) | €97 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (€43) | €27 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (€563) | €343 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€240) | €147 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€4.48) | €7 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (€3.13) | €6 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 25% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€56) | €92 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€68) | €33 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€80) | €110 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€81) | €105 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 27% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (€32,130) | €15,819 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (€0.87) | €1.22 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (€55) | €46 | + 21% | |
| 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 | + 209% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (€9) | €15 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (€67) | €48 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€12) | €5.03 | + 143% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.65) | €3.53 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€10) | €3.98 | + 148% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.08) | €2.38 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€1.83) | €1.78 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€11) | €12 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 15% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€39) | €38 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (€10) | €18 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€31) | €64 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€125) | €59 | + 114% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€4.70) | €8 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€4.66) | €2.96 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.40) | €3.04 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,252) | €490 | + 155% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.30) | €0.45 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€50) | €60 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€3.76) | €4.88 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 532 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 07, 2020.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 27% more expensive than in Cyprus
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