Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 204% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 204% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (₨1,822) | ₨388 | + 370% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (₨497) | ₨282 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (₨166) | ₨137 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (₨139) | ₨51 | + 172% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (₨299) | ₨71 | + 322% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (₨375) | ₨35 | + 984% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (₨579) | ₨222 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (₨324) | ₨136 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (₨171) | ₨29 | + 493% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (₨168) | ₨127 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (₨1,050) | ₨785 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (₨346) | ₨85 | + 308% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (₨128) | ₨35 | + 261% | |
| Housing | + 237% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 237% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (₨133,204) | ₨33,848 | + 294% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (₨80,211) | ₨20,658 | + 288% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (₨17,821) | ₨4,449 | + 301% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (₨65,348) | ₨21,234 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (₨38,360) | ₨13,566 | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (₨11,188) | ₨3,224 | + 247% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (₨3,782) | ₨721 | + 424% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (₨49,726) | ₨29,457 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (₨21,141) | ₨10,653 | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (₨396) | ₨378 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (₨276) | ₨352 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 121% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 121% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (₨4,973) | ₨2,357 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (₨5,966) | ₨2,655 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (₨7,104) | ₨3,746 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (₨7,183) | ₨2,742 | + 162% | |
| Transportation | + 160% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 160% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (₨2,835,715) | ₨919,568 | + 208% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (₨77) | ₨76 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (₨4,862) | ₨1,186 | + 310% | |
| Personal Care | + 244% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 244% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (₨1,062) | ₨96 | + 1003% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (₨835) | ₨199 | + 320% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (₨5,884) | ₨894 | + 558% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (₨1,080) | ₨250 | + 333% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (₨234) | ₨160 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (₨871) | ₨252 | + 246% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (₨360) | ₨142 | + 153% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (₨162) | ₨64 | + 152% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (₨1,005) | ₨229 | + 339% | |
| Entertainment | + 218% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 218% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (₨3,424) | ₨1,187 | + 188% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (₨912) | ₨492 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (₨2,763) | ₨1,693 | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (₨11,050) | ₨1,948 | + 467% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (₨414) | ₨669 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (₨412) | ₨215 | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (₨212) | ₨203 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (₨110,501) | ₨33,238 | + 232% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (₨26) | ₨2.13 | + 1129% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (₨4,420) | ₨1,748 | + 153% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (₨332) | ₨264 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 200% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15,714 prices entered by 2,209 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 13, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 200% more expensive than in India
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