Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Cyprus
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Food | - 2% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Cyprus | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€10) | €17 | - 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (€9) | €7 | + 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€2.05) | €4.15 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.72) | €1.78 | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (€4.11) | €4.58 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.65) | €2.51 | + 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€7) | €7 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€4.02) | €1.95 | + 106% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€2.13) | €1.01 | + 110% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€2.08) | €1.55 | + 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€9) | €9 | - 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (€2.05) | €2.39 | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (€2.40) | €1.64 | + 46% | |
Housing | + 7% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 7% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,651) | €1,504 | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€994) | €949 | + 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€221) | €229 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€810) | €856 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€475) | €516 | - 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€139) | €209 | - 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (€51) | €26 | + 101% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (€44) | €338 | - 87% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€262) | €120 | + 119% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€4.90) | €6 | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (€3.42) | €8 | - 55% | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 18% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Cyprus | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€62) | €99 | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€74) | €39 | + 89% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€88) | €96 | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€89) | €120 | - 26% | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Cyprus | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (€35,138) | €21,886 | + 61% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (€1.18) | €1.48 | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (€41) | €49 | - 16% | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 9% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€13) | €9 | + 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (€10) | €20 | - 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (€51) | €51 | + 1% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€13) | €5.40 | + 148% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.89) | €4.39 | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€11) | €4.15 | + 160% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.46) | €2.17 | + 106% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€2.00) | €2.58 | - 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€12) | €15 | - 16% | |
Entertainment | + 43% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 43% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€42) | €48 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (€5.13) | €23 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€34) | €30 | + 14% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€137) | €87 | + 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€5.13) | €10 | - 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€5.10) | €4.11 | + 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.63) | €4.06 | - 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,369) | €740 | + 85% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.33) | €0.03 | + 875% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€55) | €58 | - 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€4.11) | €4.77 | - 14% | |
TOTAL | + 10% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 566 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2024.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 10% more expensive than in Cyprus
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