Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Ecuador
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Food | + 45% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 45% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 ($11) | $10 | + 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 ($9) | $7 | + 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 ($2.22) | $3.36 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 ($1.86) | $1.08 | + 73% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 ($4.44) | $2.31 | + 92% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 ($5.02) | $1.52 | + 231% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 ($8) | $5.17 | + 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 ($4.35) | $1.79 | + 142% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 ($2.30) | $1.30 | + 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 ($2.25) | $1.70 | + 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 ($9) | $12 | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 ($2.22) | $2.06 | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 ($2.59) | $1.08 | + 140% | |
Housing | + 119% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 119% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 ($1,784) | $723 | + 147% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 ($1,074) | $444 | + 142% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 ($239) | $49 | + 390% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 ($875) | $479 | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 ($514) | $293 | + 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 ($150) | $52 | + 190% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 ($56) | $20 | + 172% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 ($48) | $372 | - 87% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 ($283) | $122 | + 133% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 ($5.30) | $6 | - 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $9 | - | |
Clothes | + 44% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 44% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Ecuador | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 ($67) | $54 | + 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 ($80) | $45 | + 77% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 ($95) | $96 | - 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 ($96) | $76 | + 26% | |
Transportation | + 64% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 64% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 ($37,982) | $22,144 | + 72% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 ($1.28) | $0.99 | + 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 ($44) | $23 | + 90% | |
Personal Care | + 30% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 30% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 ($14) | $9 | + 66% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $12 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 ($56) | $42 | + 33% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 ($14) | $5.27 | + 175% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 ($3.13) | $4.71 | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 ($12) | $6 | + 88% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 ($4.82) | $2.47 | + 95% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 ($2.16) | $1.77 | + 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 ($13) | $12 | + 10% | |
Entertainment | + 58% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 58% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 ($46) | $25 | + 86% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 ($5.55) | $13 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 ($37) | $51 | - 27% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 ($148) | $54 | + 173% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 ($5.55) | $10 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 ($5.51) | $3.70 | + 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 ($2.84) | $2.73 | + 4% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 ($1,480) | $629 | + 135% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 ($0.35) | $0.31 | + 12% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 ($59) | $45 | + 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 ($4.44) | $6 | - 27% | |
TOTAL | + 69% |

These prices were last updated on June 03, 2025.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 69% more expensive than in Ecuador
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