Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Guyana
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| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 26% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (2,364 G$) | 1,392 G$ | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (1,959 G$) | 1,545 G$ | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (473 G$) | 600 G$ | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (396 G$) | 483 G$ | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (946 G$) | 600 G$ | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (1,070 G$) | 398 G$ | + 169% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (1,653 G$) | 1,234 G$ | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (926 G$) | 1,278 G$ | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (489 G$) | 253 G$ | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (480 G$) | 360 G$ | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (1,970 G$) | 6,845 G$ | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (986 G$) | 508 G$ | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (552 G$) | 278 G$ | + 98% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 38% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (379,968 G$) | 243,593 G$ | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (228,804 G$) | 139,558 G$ | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (50,834 G$) | 13,892 G$ | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (186,407 G$) | 155,155 G$ | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (109,423 G$) | 113,824 G$ | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (31,915 G$) | 9,001 G$ | + 255% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (11,820 G$) | 8,190 G$ | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (10,165 G$) | 63,508 G$ | - 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (60,306 G$) | 23,444 G$ | + 157% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (1,128 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (788 G$) | 593 G$ | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 69% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (14,184 G$) | 9,487 G$ | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (17,018 G$) | 9,388 G$ | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (20,264 G$) | 15,578 G$ | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (20,488 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 45% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (8,088,933 G$) | 3,000,000 G$ | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (272 G$) | 218 G$ | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (9,456 G$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 42% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (3,028 G$) | 2,010 G$ | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (2,381 G$) | 600 G$ | + 297% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (11,820 G$) | 4,212 G$ | + 181% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (3,082 G$) | 1,600 G$ | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (666 G$) | 1,117 G$ | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (2,485 G$) | 1,476 G$ | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (1,027 G$) | 828 G$ | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (461 G$) | 480 G$ | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (2,867 G$) | 2,279 G$ | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 185% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 185% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (9,767 G$) | 5,000 G$ | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (1,182 G$) | 2,793 G$ | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (7,880 G$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (31,521 G$) | 11,404 G$ | + 176% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (1,182 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (1,174 G$) | 709 G$ | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (604 G$) | 360 G$ | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (315,207 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 2001% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (75 G$) | 10 G$ | + 649% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (12,608 G$) | 5,781 G$ | + 118% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (946 G$) | 1,000 G$ | - 5% | |
| 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 94 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 55% more expensive than in Guyana
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