Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 131% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 131% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (₨947) | ₨414 | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (₨785) | ₨353 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (₨189) | ₨177 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (₨159) | ₨63 | + 153% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (₨379) | ₨103 | + 267% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (₨429) | ₨45 | + 855% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (₨662) | ₨254 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (₨371) | ₨196 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (₨196) | ₨40 | + 389% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (₨192) | ₨171 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (₨789) | ₨908 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (₨189) | ₨95 | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (₨221) | ₨43 | + 412% | |
| Housing | + 180% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 180% 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 (₨152,196) | ₨46,983 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (₨91,648) | ₨29,753 | + 208% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (₨20,362) | ₨5,571 | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (₨74,666) | ₨30,891 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (₨43,829) | ₨18,623 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (₨12,783) | ₨4,707 | + 172% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (₨4,735) | ₨772 | + 513% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (₨4,072) | ₨26,656 | - 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (₨24,155) | ₨12,082 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (₨452) | ₨555 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨704 | - | |
| Clothes | + 147% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 147% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (₨5,682) | ₨2,484 | + 129% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (₨6,817) | ₨2,578 | + 164% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (₨8,117) | ₨4,084 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (₨8,207) | ₨2,961 | + 177% | |
| 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 (₨3,240,025) | ₨1,800,510 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (₨109) | ₨104 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (₨3,788) | ₨1,476 | + 157% | |
| Personal Care | + 138% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 138% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (₨1,213) | ₨94 | + 1192% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨262 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (₨4,735) | ₨1,182 | + 301% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (₨1,234) | ₨391 | + 216% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (₨267) | ₨229 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (₨995) | ₨269 | + 270% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (₨411) | ₨195 | + 111% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (₨185) | ₨99 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (₨1,148) | ₨303 | + 279% | |
| Entertainment | + 211% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 211% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (₨3,912) | ₨1,334 | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (₨473) | ₨620 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (₨3,156) | ₨1,539 | + 105% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (₨12,626) | ₨2,260 | + 459% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (₨473) | ₨709 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (₨470) | ₨234 | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (₨242) | ₨199 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (₨126,256) | ₨42,549 | + 197% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (₨30) | ₨5.62 | + 434% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (₨5,050) | ₨1,807 | + 180% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (₨379) | ₨277 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 143% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,249 prices entered by 569 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 143% more expensive than in India
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