Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 182% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 182% more expensive than in India | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (₨876) | ₨333 | + 163% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (₨726) | ₨311 | + 134% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (₨175) | ₨160 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (₨147) | ₨54 | + 173% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (₨351) | ₨85 | + 313% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (₨397) | ₨44 | + 806% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (₨613) | ₨217 | + 182% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (₨343) | ₨174 | + 97% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (₨181) | ₨30 | + 501% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (₨178) | ₨147 | + 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (₨730) | ₨735 | - 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (₨365) | ₨86 | + 325% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (₨204) | ₨38 | + 432% | |
Housing | + 196% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 196% more expensive than in India | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (₨140,862) | ₨53,007 | + 166% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (₨84,823) | ₨29,762 | + 185% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (₨18,845) | ₨5,262 | + 258% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (₨69,105) | ₨24,699 | + 180% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (₨40,565) | ₨14,525 | + 179% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (₨11,831) | ₨3,916 | + 202% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (₨4,382) | ₨698 | + 528% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (₨3,769) | ₨29,686 | - 87% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (₨22,357) | ₨12,740 | + 75% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (₨418) | ₨417 | + 0% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (₨292) | ₨373 | - 22% | |
Clothes | + 140% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 140% more expensive than in India | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (₨5,258) | ₨2,596 | + 103% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (₨6,309) | ₨2,405 | + 162% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (₨7,512) | ₨3,960 | + 90% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (₨7,596) | ₨3,047 | + 149% | |
Transportation | + 121% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 121% more expensive than in India | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (₨2,998,735) | ₨1,050,930 | + 185% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (₨101) | ₨107 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (₨3,506) | ₨1,100 | + 219% | |
Personal Care | + 199% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 199% more expensive than in India | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (₨1,123) | ₨140 | + 704% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (₨883) | ₨293 | + 201% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (₨4,382) | ₨900 | + 387% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (₨1,142) | ₨331 | + 245% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (₨247) | ₨198 | + 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (₨921) | ₨245 | + 277% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (₨381) | ₨158 | + 142% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (₨171) | ₨77 | + 122% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (₨1,063) | ₨264 | + 303% | |
Entertainment | + 215% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 215% more expensive than in India | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (₨3,621) | ₨1,400 | + 159% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (₨438) | ₨677 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (₨2,921) | ₨1,445 | + 102% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (₨11,685) | ₨1,663 | + 603% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (₨438) | ₨732 | - 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (₨435) | ₨189 | + 131% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (₨224) | ₨175 | + 28% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (₨116,854) | ₨42,661 | + 174% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (₨28) | ₨0.94 | + 2851% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (₨4,674) | ₨1,717 | + 172% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (₨351) | ₨244 | + 44% | |
TOTAL | + 173% |

These prices were last updated on July 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 173% more expensive than in India
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