Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Israel
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Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Israel | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (81 ₪) | 62 ₪ | + 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (22 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (7 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (6 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 2% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$11 (13 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (17 ₪) | 5.95 ₪ | + 179% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (26 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (14 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (8 ₪) | 4.04 ₪ | + 88% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (7 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (46 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (15 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 81% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (5.67 ₪) | 4.92 ₪ | + 15% | |
Housing | - 13% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 13% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (5,895 ₪) | 6,914 ₪ | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (3,550 ₪) | 5,694 ₪ | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (789 ₪) | 680 ₪ | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (2,892 ₪) | 4,638 ₪ | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (1,698 ₪) | 3,665 ₪ | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (495 ₪) | 353 ₪ | + 40% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (167 ₪) | 71 ₪ | + 136% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (2,201 ₪) | 1,349 ₪ | + 63% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (936 ₪) | 414 ₪ | + 126% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (18 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (12 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 75% | |
Clothes | + 47% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 47% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (220 ₪) | 213 ₪ | + 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (264 ₪) | 138 ₪ | + 91% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (314 ₪) | 338 ₪ | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (318 ₪) | 354 ₪ | - 10% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 11% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (125,506 ₪) | 138,844 ₪ | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (3.41 ₪) | 5.48 ₪ | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (215 ₪) | 225 ₪ | - 4% | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 17% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (47 ₪) | 31 ₪ | + 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (37 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (260 ₪) | 288 ₪ | - 10% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (48 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 111% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (10 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (39 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 168% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (16 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 114% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (7 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (44 ₪) | 68 ₪ | - 34% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Israel | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (152 ₪) | 145 ₪ | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (40 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (122 ₪) | 160 ₪ | - 24% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (489 ₪) | 305 ₪ | + 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (18 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (18 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (9 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (4,891 ₪) | 2,576 ₪ | + 90% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (1.16 ₪) | 1.82 ₪ | - 36% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (196 ₪) | 237 ₪ | - 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (15 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 55% | |
TOTAL | - 4% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 4% cheaper than in Israel
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