Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Finland
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 7% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (€20) | €11 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (€5.51) | €8 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€1.84) | €5.85 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.54) | €1.25 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (€3.32) | €2.73 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.16) | €4.01 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€6) | €4.96 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€3.60) | €2.38 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€1.90) | €1.07 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€1.86) | €2.34 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (€12) | €13 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (€3.83) | €2.75 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (€1.42) | €1.97 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 16% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,477) | €1,868 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€889) | €1,213 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€198) | €78 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€725) | €1,137 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€425) | €812 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€124) | €84 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (€42) | €15 | + 178% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (€551) | €338 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€234) | €111 | + 111% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€4.39) | €7 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (€3.06) | €30 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 52% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€55) | €87 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€66) | €21 | + 219% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€79) | €72 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€80) | €112 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (€31,444) | €27,432 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (€0.85) | €1.47 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (€54) | €56 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 12% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€12) | €30 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (€9) | €11 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (€65) | €99 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€12) | €4.32 | + 177% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.59) | €2.93 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€10) | €4.32 | + 124% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€3.99) | €1.45 | + 175% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€1.79) | €2.13 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€11) | €26 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 8% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€38) | €45 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (€10) | €29 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€31) | €87 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€123) | €67 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€4.59) | €12 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€4.56) | €4.51 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.35) | €5.38 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,225) | €471 | + 160% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.29) | €0.23 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€49) | €63 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€3.68) | €8 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 608 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Finland
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