Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 15% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (41 ₪) | 73 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (34 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (8 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (7 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (16 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (19 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (29 ₪) | 25 ₪ | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (16 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (8 ₪) | 5.99 ₪ | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (8 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (34 ₪) | 64 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (8 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (10 ₪) | 5.39 ₪ | + 77% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 14% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (6,577 ₪) | 7,800 ₪ | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (3,961 ₪) | 6,025 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (880 ₪) | 754 ₪ | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (3,227 ₪) | 5,930 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (1,894 ₪) | 4,332 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (552 ₪) | 547 ₪ | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (205 ₪) | 76 ₪ | + 168% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (176 ₪) | 1,311 ₪ | - 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (1,044 ₪) | 628 ₪ | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (20 ₪) | 44 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 68 ₪ | - | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Israel | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (246 ₪) | 340 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (295 ₪) | 216 ₪ | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (351 ₪) | 552 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (355 ₪) | 480 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 25% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (140,017 ₪) | 159,641 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (4.71 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (164 ₪) | 230 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 8% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (52 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 115% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 26 ₪ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (205 ₪) | 346 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (53 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 139% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (12 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (43 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 213% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (18 ₪) | 4.95 ₪ | + 259% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (8 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (50 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 28% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (169 ₪) | 171 ₪ | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (20 ₪) | 88 ₪ | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (136 ₪) | 633 ₪ | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (546 ₪) | 264 ₪ | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (20 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (20 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (10 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (5,456 ₪) | 3,178 ₪ | + 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (1.30 ₪) | 0.33 ₪ | + 289% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (218 ₪) | 188 ₪ | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (16 ₪) | 38 ₪ | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 392 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 8% cheaper than in Israel
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