Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Guyana
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| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 27% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (2,329 G$) | 4,078 G$ | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (1,930 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (465 G$) | 1,740 G$ | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (390 G$) | 527 G$ | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (931 G$) | 1,011 G$ | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (1,054 G$) | 733 G$ | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (1,628 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (912 G$) | 1,486 G$ | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (482 G$) | 600 G$ | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (472 G$) | 350 G$ | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (1,940 G$) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (466 G$) | 120 G$ | + 288% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (543 G$) | 388 G$ | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 83% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (374,266 G$) | 184,724 G$ | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (225,371 G$) | 136,983 G$ | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (50,071 G$) | 17,428 G$ | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (183,610 G$) | 85,774 G$ | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (107,781 G$) | 65,000 G$ | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (31,436 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (11,643 G$) | 5,594 G$ | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (10,013 G$) | 40,000 G$ | - 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (59,401 G$) | 23,444 G$ | + 153% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (1,111 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,500 G$ | - | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 62% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (13,971 G$) | 9,487 G$ | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (16,763 G$) | 9,388 G$ | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (19,960 G$) | 15,578 G$ | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (20,181 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 12% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (7,967,542 G$) | 3,300,000 G$ | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (268 G$) | 438 G$ | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (9,314 G$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 32% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (2,983 G$) | 2,010 G$ | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 800 G$ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (11,643 G$) | 4,454 G$ | + 161% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (3,036 G$) | 1,600 G$ | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (656 G$) | 1,117 G$ | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (2,447 G$) | 1,476 G$ | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (1,012 G$) | 539 G$ | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (454 G$) | 350 G$ | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (2,824 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 154% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 154% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (9,621 G$) | 5,000 G$ | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (1,164 G$) | 2,649 G$ | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (7,762 G$) | 10,000 G$ | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (31,048 G$) | 11,404 G$ | + 172% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (1,164 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (1,156 G$) | 709 G$ | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (595 G$) | 360 G$ | + 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (310,477 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 1970% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (74 G$) | 15 G$ | + 392% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (12,419 G$) | 10,746 G$ | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (931 G$) | 500 G$ | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 53 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 36% more expensive than in Guyana
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