Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 29% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (25 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (20 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (4.93 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (4.13 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (10 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (11 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (17 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (10 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (5.10 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (5.00 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (21 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (10 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | + 131% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (5.75 FJ$) | 1.81 FJ$ | + 218% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 79% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (3,963 FJ$) | 1,684 FJ$ | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (2,386 FJ$) | 836 FJ$ | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (530 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (1,944 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (1,141 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (333 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (123 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (106 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (629 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (12 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (8 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 290% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 290% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Fiji | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (148 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 270% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (177 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 610% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (211 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (214 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 81% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (84,356 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (2.84 FJ$) | 3.12 FJ$ | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (99 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | + 144% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 144% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (32 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 213% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (25 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 252% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (123 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (32 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 436% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (7 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (26 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 330% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (11 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 207% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (4.81 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (30 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 290% | |
| Entertainment | + 118% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 118% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (102 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 238% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (12 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (82 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (329 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 555% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (12 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (12 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (6 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (3,287 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (0.78 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | + 312% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (131 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (10 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 36 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 02, 2022.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 84% more expensive than in Fiji
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