Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Germany
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 7% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€10) | €15 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (€8) | €11 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€2.00) | €5.74 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.67) | €1.25 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (€3.99) | €4.01 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.52) | €2.93 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€7) | €7 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€3.91) | €2.69 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€2.07) | €1.82 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€2.02) | €1.13 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€8) | €6 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (€2.00) | €2.04 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (€2.33) | €1.83 | + 27% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 17% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,604) | €1,829 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€966) | €1,507 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€215) | €231 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€787) | €1,245 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€462) | €918 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€135) | €159 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (€50) | €35 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (€43) | €462 | - 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€255) | €144 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€4.76) | €8 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €17 | - | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 25% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€60) | €87 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€72) | €37 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€86) | €90 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€87) | €124 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 16% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (€34,151) | €32,068 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (€1.15) | €1.80 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (€40) | €51 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 25% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€13) | €8 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €11 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (€50) | €73 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€13) | €4.18 | + 211% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.81) | €2.76 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€10) | €3.17 | + 231% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.34) | €2.07 | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€1.95) | €1.63 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€12) | €23 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 32% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€41) | €48 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (€4.99) | €25 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€33) | €125 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€133) | €67 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€4.99) | €11 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€4.96) | €3.95 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.55) | €4.34 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,331) | €643 | + 107% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.32) | €0.13 | + 147% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€53) | €39 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€3.99) | €8 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,061 prices entered by 323 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Germany
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