Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Fiji
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Food | + 12% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 12% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Fiji | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (25 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | - 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (21 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (4.97 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (4.17 FJ$) | 2.93 FJ$ | + 42% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (10 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (11 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (17 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (10 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (5.14 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | + 103% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (5.04 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | + 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (21 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (4.97 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (5.80 FJ$) | 1.00 FJ$ | + 480% | |
Housing | + 33% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 33% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Fiji | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (3,995 FJ$) | 3,065 FJ$ | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (2,406 FJ$) | 1,000 FJ$ | + 141% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (534 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | + 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (1,960 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (1,151 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (336 FJ$) | 800 FJ$ | - 58% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (124 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | + 91% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (107 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 93% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (634 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | + 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (12 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | - 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | + 285% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 285% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Fiji | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (149 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 273% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (179 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 616% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (213 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 78% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (215 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 44% | |
Transportation | + 111% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 111% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Fiji | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (85,050 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 143% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (2.86 FJ$) | 1.00 FJ$ | + 186% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (99 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | + 112% | |
Personal Care | + 105% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 105% 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$ | + 216% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 7 FJ$ | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (124 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | + 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (32 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 440% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (7 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (26 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 333% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (11 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 210% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (4.85 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | + 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (30 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 293% | |
Entertainment | + 129% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 129% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Fiji | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (103 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 241% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (12 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (83 FJ$) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (331 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 561% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (12 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (12 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 90% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (6 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (3,314 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | + 66% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (0.79 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | + 315% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (133 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | + 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (10 FJ$) | 20 FJ$ | - 50% | |
TOTAL | + 71% |

These prices were last updated on May 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 71% more expensive than in Fiji
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