Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Ireland
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 15% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€10) | €16 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (€9) | €10 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€2.07) | €5.76 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.74) | €1.44 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (€4.14) | €4.44 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.68) | €3.14 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€7) | €5.54 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€4.05) | €2.58 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€2.14) | €1.37 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€2.10) | €2.64 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€9) | €13 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (€2.07) | €2.89 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (€2.41) | €1.79 | + 35% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 40% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,663) | €2,590 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€1,002) | €2,159 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€223) | €248 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€816) | €1,746 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€479) | €1,440 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€140) | €194 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (€52) | €45 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (€45) | €400 | - 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€264) | €80 | + 230% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€4.94) | €11 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (€3.45) | €15 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 35% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Ireland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€62) | €75 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€75) | €42 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€89) | €92 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€90) | €94 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 38% 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 (€35,413) | €31,217 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (€1.19) | €1.83 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (€41) | €92 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Ireland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€13) | €5.28 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (€10) | €19 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (€52) | €62 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€13) | €6 | + 114% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.92) | €4.07 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€11) | €7 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.50) | €3.12 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€2.02) | €2.38 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€13) | €21 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Ireland | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€43) | €55 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (€5.17) | €25 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€34) | €102 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€138) | €100 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€5.17) | €13 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€5.14) | €3.62 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.65) | €7 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,380) | €601 | + 129% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.33) | €0.31 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€55) | €52 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€4.14) | €16 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 964 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 25% cheaper than in Ireland
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