Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Denmark
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Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 21% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Denmark | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (kr78) | kr135 | - 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (kr64) | kr86 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (kr16) | kr40 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (kr13) | kr13 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (kr31) | kr38 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (kr35) | kr30 | + 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (kr54) | kr50 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (kr30) | kr20 | + 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (kr16) | kr13 | + 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (kr16) | kr13 | + 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (kr65) | kr83 | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (kr16) | kr20 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (kr18) | kr21 | - 14% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 33% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Denmark | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (kr12,490) | kr18,498 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (kr7,521) | kr13,760 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (kr1,671) | kr1,411 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (kr6,127) | kr11,844 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (kr3,597) | kr8,746 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (kr1,049) | kr989 | + 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (kr389) | kr231 | + 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (kr334) | kr2,807 | - 88% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (kr1,982) | kr525 | + 277% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (kr37) | kr74 | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (kr26) | kr249 | - 90% | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 9% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Denmark | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (kr466) | kr794 | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (kr559) | kr342 | + 64% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (kr666) | kr744 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (kr673) | kr1,104 | - 39% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 35% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Denmark | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (kr265,892) | kr304,123 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (kr9) | kr14 | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (kr311) | kr594 | - 48% | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 12% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Denmark | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (kr100) | kr36 | + 180% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (kr78) | kr138 | - 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (kr389) | kr485 | - 20% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (kr101) | kr44 | + 133% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (kr22) | kr24 | - 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (kr82) | kr25 | + 225% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (kr34) | kr19 | + 77% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (kr15) | kr15 | + 0% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (kr94) | kr256 | - 63% | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 11% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Denmark | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (kr321) | kr420 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (kr39) | kr245 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (kr259) | kr859 | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (kr1,036) | kr769 | + 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (kr39) | kr109 | - 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (kr39) | kr43 | - 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (kr20) | kr51 | - 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (kr10,361) | kr5,211 | + 99% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (kr2.46) | kr1.05 | + 134% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (kr414) | kr284 | + 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (kr31) | kr59 | - 47% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |

These prices were last updated on September 15, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 22% cheaper than in Denmark
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