Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Egypt
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| Food | + 180% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 180% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (E£ 382) | E£ 75 | + 411% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (E£ 104) | E£ 81 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (E£ 35) | E£ 40 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (E£ 29) | E£ 15 | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (E£ 63) | E£ 23 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (E£ 79) | E£ 6 | + 1183% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (E£ 121) | E£ 27 | + 348% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (E£ 68) | E£ 25 | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (E£ 36) | E£ 5.98 | + 501% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (E£ 35) | E£ 28 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (E£ 220) | E£ 158 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (E£ 72) | E£ 14 | + 408% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (E£ 27) | E£ 9 | + 207% | |
| Housing | + 245% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 245% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (E£ 27,902) | E£ 7,987 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (E£ 16,802) | E£ 4,450 | + 278% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (E£ 3,733) | E£ 489 | + 663% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (E£ 13,689) | E£ 4,212 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (E£ 8,035) | E£ 2,488 | + 223% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (E£ 2,344) | E£ 256 | + 815% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (E£ 792) | E£ 240 | + 230% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (E£ 10,416) | E£ 4,268 | + 144% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (E£ 4,428) | E£ 2,125 | + 108% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (E£ 83) | E£ 96 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (E£ 58) | E£ 57 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 37% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Egypt | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (E£ 1,042) | E£ 737 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (E£ 1,250) | E£ 838 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (E£ 1,488) | E£ 1,964 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (E£ 1,505) | E£ 999 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 129% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 129% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (E£ 593,997) | E£ 411,611 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (E£ 16) | E£ 8 | + 107% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (E£ 1,018) | E£ 221 | + 361% | |
| Personal Care | + 204% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 204% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (E£ 222) | E£ 35 | + 537% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (E£ 175) | E£ 61 | + 188% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (E£ 1,233) | E£ 261 | + 372% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (E£ 226) | E£ 131 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (E£ 49) | E£ 43 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (E£ 182) | E£ 36 | + 406% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (E£ 75) | E£ 20 | + 278% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (E£ 34) | E£ 18 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (E£ 211) | E£ 71 | + 197% | |
| Entertainment | + 156% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 156% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (E£ 717) | E£ 328 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (E£ 191) | E£ 178 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (E£ 579) | E£ 1,249 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (E£ 2,315) | E£ 398 | + 482% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (E£ 87) | E£ 75 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (E£ 86) | E£ 33 | + 163% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (E£ 44) | E£ 32 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (E£ 23,147) | E£ 9,759 | + 137% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (E£ 5.50) | E£ 0.98 | + 463% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (E£ 926) | E£ 441 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (E£ 69) | E£ 44 | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 165% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 717 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 165% more expensive than in Egypt
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