Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Ecuador
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| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 99% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 ($24) | $9 | + 169% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 ($7) | $7 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 ($2.22) | $2.26 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 ($1.86) | $0.97 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 ($4.01) | $2.05 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 ($5.02) | $1.19 | + 323% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 ($8) | $4.26 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 ($4.35) | $1.75 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 ($2.30) | $1.10 | + 109% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 ($2.25) | $1.49 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 ($14) | $13 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 ($4.63) | $2.00 | + 131% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 ($1.72) | $0.79 | + 117% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 115% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 ($1,784) | $713 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 ($1,074) | $378 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 ($239) | $53 | + 348% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 ($875) | $509 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 ($514) | $287 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 ($150) | $35 | + 323% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 ($51) | $25 | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 ($666) | $515 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 ($283) | $151 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 ($5.30) | $8 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 ($3.70) | $8 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 44% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 ($67) | $65 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 ($80) | $46 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 ($95) | $106 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 ($96) | $80 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 94% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 ($37,982) | $20,784 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 ($1.03) | $0.89 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 ($65) | $25 | + 163% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 80% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 ($14) | $6 | + 127% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 ($11) | $9 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 ($79) | $30 | + 166% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 ($14) | $7 | + 114% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 ($3.13) | $3.66 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 ($12) | $5.12 | + 128% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 ($4.82) | $2.00 | + 141% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 ($2.16) | $1.88 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 ($13) | $10 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 101% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 ($46) | $16 | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 ($12) | $11 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 ($37) | $53 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 ($148) | $40 | + 271% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 ($5.55) | $8 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 ($5.51) | $3.95 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 ($2.84) | $2.07 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 ($1,480) | $585 | + 153% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 ($0.35) | $0.15 | + 129% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 ($59) | $53 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 ($4.44) | $5.05 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,118 prices entered by 241 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 98% more expensive than in Ecuador
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