Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 139% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 139% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (₨934) | ₨381 | + 145% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (₨774) | ₨345 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (₨187) | ₨165 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (₨157) | ₨59 | + 164% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (₨374) | ₨96 | + 290% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (₨423) | ₨44 | + 850% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (₨653) | ₨264 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (₨366) | ₨185 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (₨193) | ₨36 | + 443% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (₨189) | ₨160 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (₨778) | ₨929 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (₨187) | ₨101 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (₨218) | ₨41 | + 437% | |
| Housing | + 204% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 204% 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 (₨150,116) | ₨43,214 | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (₨90,395) | ₨27,629 | + 227% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (₨20,083) | ₨5,189 | + 287% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (₨73,645) | ₨25,563 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (₨43,230) | ₨14,958 | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (₨12,609) | ₨3,768 | + 235% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (₨4,670) | ₨679 | + 587% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (₨4,016) | ₨26,455 | - 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (₨23,825) | ₨11,152 | + 114% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (₨446) | ₨449 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨440 | - | |
| Clothes | + 148% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 148% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (₨5,604) | ₨2,406 | + 133% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (₨6,724) | ₨2,598 | + 159% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (₨8,006) | ₨4,063 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (₨8,094) | ₨2,891 | + 180% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 80% 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 (₨3,195,730) | ₨2,100,670 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (₨108) | ₨103 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (₨3,736) | ₨1,244 | + 200% | |
| Personal Care | + 158% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 158% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (₨1,196) | ₨107 | + 1015% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨266 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (₨4,670) | ₨1,031 | + 353% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (₨1,218) | ₨364 | + 235% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (₨263) | ₨199 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (₨982) | ₨265 | + 270% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (₨406) | ₨171 | + 137% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (₨182) | ₨85 | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (₨1,133) | ₨281 | + 304% | |
| Entertainment | + 205% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 205% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (₨3,859) | ₨1,542 | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (₨467) | ₨691 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (₨3,113) | ₨1,670 | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (₨12,453) | ₨2,061 | + 504% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (₨467) | ₨648 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (₨464) | ₨207 | + 124% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (₨239) | ₨204 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (₨124,530) | ₨43,684 | + 185% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (₨30) | ₨5.37 | + 451% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (₨4,981) | ₨1,714 | + 191% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (₨374) | ₨292 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 151% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,476 prices entered by 806 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 151% more expensive than in India
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