Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 19% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (Q86) | Q103 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (Q71) | Q57 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (Q17) | Q28 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (Q14) | Q16 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (Q34) | Q24 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (Q39) | Q15 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (Q60) | Q58 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (Q34) | Q23 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (Q18) | Q16 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (Q17) | Q16 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (Q71) | Q83 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (Q17) | Q18 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (Q20) | Q9 | + 133% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 23% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (Q13,774) | Q8,785 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (Q8,294) | Q5,871 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (Q1,843) | Q968 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (Q6,757) | Q6,886 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (Q3,967) | Q5,516 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (Q1,157) | Q1,011 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (Q428) | Q328 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (Q369) | Q2,771 | - 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (Q2,186) | Q937 | + 133% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (Q41) | Q156 | - 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Q100 | - | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 13% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (Q514) | Q600 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (Q617) | Q450 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (Q735) | Q830 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (Q743) | Q953 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 15% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (Q293,229) | Q181,884 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (Q10) | Q19 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (Q343) | Q447 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 12% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (Q110) | Q52 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Q213 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (Q428) | Q330 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (Q112) | Q75 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (Q24) | Q50 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (Q90) | Q48 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (Q37) | Q20 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (Q17) | Q23 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (Q104) | Q194 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 39% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (Q354) | Q183 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (Q43) | Q106 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (Q286) | Q375 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (Q1,143) | Q366 | + 212% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Q43) | Q81 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (Q43) | Q38 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (Q22) | Q22 | - 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (Q11,426) | Q8,163 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (Q2.71) | Q2.00 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (Q457) | Q733 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (Q34) | Q28 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 403 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 15% more expensive than in Guatemala
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