Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 194% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 194% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (₨1,766) | ₨366 | + 382% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (₨482) | ₨295 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (₨161) | ₨142 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (₨135) | ₨52 | + 157% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (₨290) | ₨73 | + 298% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (₨364) | ₨36 | + 905% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (₨562) | ₨227 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (₨315) | ₨139 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (₨166) | ₨31 | + 439% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (₨163) | ₨132 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (₨1,018) | ₨772 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (₨335) | ₨86 | + 290% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (₨124) | ₨36 | + 245% | |
| Housing | + 250% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 250% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (₨129,122) | ₨33,314 | + 288% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (₨77,753) | ₨19,892 | + 291% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (₨17,274) | ₨4,541 | + 280% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (₨63,345) | ₨19,031 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (₨37,184) | ₨12,492 | + 198% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (₨10,845) | ₨3,334 | + 225% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (₨3,667) | ₨676 | + 442% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (₨48,201) | ₨29,555 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (₨20,493) | ₨10,444 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (₨383) | ₨411 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (₨268) | ₨211 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | + 120% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 120% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (₨4,820) | ₨2,314 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (₨5,783) | ₨2,579 | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (₨6,886) | ₨3,601 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (₨6,962) | ₨2,719 | + 156% | |
| Transportation | + 152% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 152% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (₨2,748,796) | ₨918,724 | + 199% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (₨75) | ₨80 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (₨4,713) | ₨1,156 | + 308% | |
| Personal Care | + 238% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 238% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (₨1,029) | ₨100 | + 925% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (₨809) | ₨212 | + 281% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (₨5,704) | ₨624 | + 814% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (₨1,047) | ₨316 | + 231% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (₨226) | ₨161 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (₨844) | ₨254 | + 232% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (₨349) | ₨140 | + 149% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (₨157) | ₨68 | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (₨974) | ₨239 | + 307% | |
| Entertainment | + 196% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 196% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (₨3,319) | ₨1,195 | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (₨884) | ₨471 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (₨2,678) | ₨1,633 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (₨10,711) | ₨1,629 | + 558% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (₨402) | ₨568 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (₨399) | ₨193 | + 107% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (₨205) | ₨190 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (₨107,114) | ₨36,202 | + 196% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (₨25) | ₨5.27 | + 382% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (₨4,285) | ₨1,591 | + 169% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (₨321) | ₨271 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 195% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 11,494 prices entered by 2,123 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 195% more expensive than in India
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