Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (80 ₪) | 62 ₪ | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (22 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (7 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (6 ₪) | 5.98 ₪ | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (13 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (16 ₪) | 5.96 ₪ | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (25 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (14 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (8 ₪) | 3.98 ₪ | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (7 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (46 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (15 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (5.63 ₪) | 5.18 ₪ | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 15% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (5,855 ₪) | 6,951 ₪ | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (3,526 ₪) | 5,811 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (783 ₪) | 680 ₪ | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (2,872 ₪) | 4,654 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (1,686 ₪) | 3,640 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (492 ₪) | 413 ₪ | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (166 ₪) | 71 ₪ | + 135% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (2,186 ₪) | 1,349 ₪ | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (929 ₪) | 414 ₪ | + 125% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (17 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (12 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 46% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (219 ₪) | 213 ₪ | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (262 ₪) | 138 ₪ | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (312 ₪) | 338 ₪ | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (316 ₪) | 354 ₪ | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 12% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (124,641 ₪) | 138,844 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (3.38 ₪) | 5.41 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (214 ₪) | 227 ₪ | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 21% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (47 ₪) | 31 ₪ | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (37 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (259 ₪) | 288 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (47 ₪) | 21 ₪ | + 129% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (10 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (38 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 166% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (16 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (7 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (44 ₪) | 60 ₪ | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (151 ₪) | 145 ₪ | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (40 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (121 ₪) | 160 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (486 ₪) | 305 ₪ | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (18 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (18 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (9 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (4,857 ₪) | 2,576 ₪ | + 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (1.15 ₪) | 1.82 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (194 ₪) | 237 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (15 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 795 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% cheaper than in Israel
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