Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 12% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (38 ₪) | 67 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (32 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (8 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (6 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (15 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (17 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 169% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (27 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (15 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (8 ₪) | 5.09 ₪ | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (8 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (32 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (16 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (9 ₪) | 5.73 ₪ | + 55% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 18% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (6,127 ₪) | 7,923 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (3,689 ₪) | 5,573 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (820 ₪) | 905 ₪ | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (3,006 ₪) | 4,980 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (1,764 ₪) | 3,672 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (515 ₪) | 455 ₪ | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (191 ₪) | 77 ₪ | + 148% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (164 ₪) | 1,646 ₪ | - 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (972 ₪) | 355 ₪ | + 174% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (18 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (13 ₪) | 59 ₪ | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| 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 (229 ₪) | 380 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (274 ₪) | 195 ₪ | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (327 ₪) | 439 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (330 ₪) | 531 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 28% 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 (130,429 ₪) | 140,011 ₪ | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (4.39 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (152 ₪) | 253 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 7% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (49 ₪) | 25 ₪ | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (38 ₪) | 38 ₪ | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (191 ₪) | 400 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (50 ₪) | 30 ₪ | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (11 ₪) | 26 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (40 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 151% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (17 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 162% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (7 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (46 ₪) | 56 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 10% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (157 ₪) | 185 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (19 ₪) | 83 ₪ | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (127 ₪) | 428 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (508 ₪) | 294 ₪ | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (19 ₪) | 59 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (19 ₪) | 18 ₪ | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (10 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (5,083 ₪) | 2,148 ₪ | + 137% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (1.21 ₪) | 1.00 ₪ | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (203 ₪) | 209 ₪ | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (15 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 607 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2022.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 13% cheaper than in Israel
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