Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Finland
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Food | - 2% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Finland | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Finland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€10) | €12 | - 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (€8) | €10 | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€1.93) | €6 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.62) | €1.20 | + 34% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (€3.85) | €3.00 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.36) | €2.46 | + 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€7) | €3.14 | + 114% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€3.77) | €1.57 | + 140% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€1.99) | €1.08 | + 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€1.95) | €2.34 | - 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€8) | €12 | - 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (€1.93) | €2.66 | - 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (€2.25) | €1.18 | + 90% | |
Housing | + 45% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 45% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Finland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,549) | €1,238 | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€932) | €760 | + 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€207) | €59 | + 253% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€760) | €721 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€446) | €565 | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€130) | €36 | + 262% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (€48) | €13 | + 262% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (€41) | €326 | - 87% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€246) | €82 | + 200% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€4.60) | €6 | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €23 | - | |
Clothes | + 65% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 65% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Finland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€58) | €63 | - 9% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€69) | €22 | + 209% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€83) | €63 | + 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€83) | €80 | + 5% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 17% 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 (€32,966) | €22,420 | + 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (€1.11) | €1.69 | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (€39) | €56 | - 31% | |
Personal Care | + 41% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 41% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Finland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€12) | €5.49 | + 125% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €9 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (€48) | €41 | + 18% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€13) | €3.35 | + 275% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.71) | €3.62 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€10) | €3.00 | + 237% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.19) | €1.48 | + 183% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€1.88) | €1.55 | + 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€12) | €20 | - 43% | |
Entertainment | + 60% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 60% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Finland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€40) | €27 | + 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (€4.82) | €25 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€32) | €47 | - 31% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€128) | €57 | + 123% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€4.82) | €9 | - 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€4.78) | €3.83 | + 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.46) | €7 | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,285) | €409 | + 214% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.31) | €0.08 | + 276% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€51) | €34 | + 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€3.85) | €10 | - 60% | |
TOTAL | + 20% |

These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 20% more expensive than in Finland
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