Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 137% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 137% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (₨915) | ₨368 | + 148% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (₨758) | ₨332 | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (₨183) | ₨169 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (₨153) | ₨58 | + 165% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (₨366) | ₨91 | + 301% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (₨414) | ₨39 | + 973% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (₨639) | ₨241 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (₨358) | ₨154 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (₨189) | ₨31 | + 518% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (₨186) | ₨169 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (₨762) | ₨775 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (₨183) | ₨91 | + 101% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (₨213) | ₨38 | + 466% | |
| Housing | + 213% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 213% 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 (₨147,022) | ₨40,507 | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (₨88,532) | ₨24,679 | + 259% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (₨19,669) | ₨5,319 | + 270% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (₨72,127) | ₨24,820 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (₨42,339) | ₨15,319 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (₨12,349) | ₨5,835 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (₨4,574) | ₨660 | + 593% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (₨3,933) | ₨31,398 | - 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (₨23,334) | ₨11,787 | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (₨437) | ₨542 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (₨305) | ₨426 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 126% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 126% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (₨5,488) | ₨2,479 | + 121% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (₨6,585) | ₨2,850 | + 131% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (₨7,841) | ₨4,343 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (₨7,928) | ₨3,107 | + 155% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 109% 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 (₨3,129,872) | ₨1,326,030 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (₨105) | ₨104 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (₨3,659) | ₨1,100 | + 233% | |
| Personal Care | + 184% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 184% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (₨1,172) | ₨144 | + 714% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (₨921) | ₨263 | + 250% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (₨4,574) | ₨889 | + 414% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (₨1,192) | ₨412 | + 190% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (₨258) | ₨227 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (₨961) | ₨265 | + 262% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (₨397) | ₨175 | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (₨178) | ₨99 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (₨1,109) | ₨307 | + 261% | |
| Entertainment | + 224% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 224% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (₨3,779) | ₨1,442 | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (₨457) | ₨604 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (₨3,049) | ₨1,433 | + 113% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (₨12,196) | ₨1,927 | + 533% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (₨457) | ₨720 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (₨454) | ₨219 | + 107% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (₨234) | ₨180 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (₨121,964) | ₨50,214 | + 143% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (₨29) | ₨1.43 | + 1925% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (₨4,879) | ₨1,578 | + 209% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (₨366) | ₨265 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 162% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,837 prices entered by 1,238 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 162% more expensive than in India
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