Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Finland
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 7% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€10) | €12 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (€8) | €9 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€2.05) | €7 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.72) | €1.54 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (€4.10) | €3.33 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.64) | €3.43 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€7) | €5.85 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€4.01) | €2.52 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€2.12) | €1.15 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€2.08) | €2.50 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€9) | €15 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (€4.28) | €3.38 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (€2.39) | €2.22 | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 13% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,648) | €1,954 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€992) | €1,200 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€220) | €179 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€808) | €1,127 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€475) | €803 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€138) | €63 | + 119% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (€51) | €25 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (€44) | €387 | - 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€262) | €100 | + 162% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€4.89) | €7 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (€3.42) | €33 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Finland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€62) | €97 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€74) | €60 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€88) | €98 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€89) | €163 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 20% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (€35,083) | €28,219 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (€1.18) | €2.13 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (€41) | €60 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Finland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€13) | €18 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (€10) | €7 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (€51) | €113 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€13) | €5.20 | + 157% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.89) | €3.08 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€11) | €3.61 | + 199% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.46) | €1.92 | + 132% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€2.00) | €1.73 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€12) | €31 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 20% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€42) | €50 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (€5.13) | €29 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€34) | €128 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€137) | €117 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€5.13) | €12 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€5.09) | €4.32 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.62) | €7 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,367) | €486 | + 182% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.32) | €0.07 | + 347% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€55) | €50 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€4.10) | €9 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 333 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2023.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 9% cheaper than in Finland
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