Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Ireland
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 8% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€11) | €15 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (€9) | €8 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€2.12) | €4.90 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.78) | €1.20 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (€4.25) | €3.54 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.81) | €2.55 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€7) | €6 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€4.16) | €2.19 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€2.20) | €1.37 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€2.16) | €3.21 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€9) | €12 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (€4.43) | €2.55 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (€2.48) | €1.58 | + 57% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 28% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,708) | €2,208 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€1,028) | €1,775 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€228) | €205 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€838) | €1,865 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€492) | €1,159 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€143) | €175 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (€53) | €41 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (€46) | €423 | - 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€271) | €109 | + 149% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€5.07) | €9 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (€3.54) | €14 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 36% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Ireland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€64) | €81 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€76) | €39 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€91) | €88 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€92) | €95 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 45% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (€36,355) | €30,465 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (€1.22) | €1.89 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (€42) | €121 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 20% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€14) | €4.36 | + 212% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (€11) | €18 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (€53) | €56 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€14) | €4.74 | + 192% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.99) | €3.60 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€11) | €5.03 | + 122% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.62) | €2.42 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€2.07) | €2.69 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€13) | €19 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 29% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€44) | €39 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (€5.31) | €25 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€35) | €105 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€142) | €78 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€5.31) | €12 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€5.28) | €3.69 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.72) | €6 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,417) | €485 | + 192% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.34) | €0.20 | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€57) | €44 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€4.25) | €16 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 757 prices entered by 143 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 30, 2022.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 18% cheaper than in Ireland
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