Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Guatemala
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| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 41% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (Q87) | Q83 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (Q72) | Q48 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (Q17) | Q27 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (Q15) | Q14 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (Q35) | Q19 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (Q39) | Q11 | + 257% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (Q61) | Q40 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (Q34) | Q23 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (Q18) | Q10 | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (Q18) | Q11 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (Q73) | Q83 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (Q17) | Q17 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (Q20) | Q8 | + 140% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 62% 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 (Q13,985) | Q7,831 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (Q8,421) | Q4,765 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (Q1,871) | Q480 | + 290% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (Q6,861) | Q6,027 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (Q4,027) | Q3,179 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (Q1,175) | Q311 | + 278% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (Q435) | Q240 | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (Q374) | Q3,368 | - 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (Q2,220) | Q910 | + 144% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (Q42) | Q89 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (Q29) | Q34 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 32% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (Q522) | Q491 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (Q626) | Q395 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (Q746) | Q759 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (Q754) | Q801 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 63% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (Q297,725) | Q127,147 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (Q10) | Q12 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (Q348) | Q177 | + 97% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 25% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (Q111) | Q36 | + 210% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (Q88) | Q152 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (Q435) | Q301 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (Q113) | Q41 | + 178% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (Q25) | Q37 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (Q91) | Q55 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (Q38) | Q19 | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (Q17) | Q14 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (Q106) | Q86 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 77% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (Q359) | Q118 | + 203% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (Q44) | Q83 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (Q290) | Q273 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (Q1,160) | Q307 | + 278% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Q44) | Q65 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (Q43) | Q26 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (Q22) | Q21 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (Q11,602) | Q5,899 | + 97% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (Q2.76) | Q2.11 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (Q464) | Q448 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (Q35) | Q25 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 617 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 55% more expensive than in Guatemala
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