Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Italy
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| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 28% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (€20) | €13 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (€5.52) | €8 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€1.84) | €4.46 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.54) | €1.22 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (€3.33) | €3.61 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.17) | €2.23 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€6) | €7 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€3.60) | €2.03 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€1.90) | €1.33 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€1.87) | €1.24 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (€12) | €7 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (€3.84) | €1.89 | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (€1.42) | €0.97 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 22% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,479) | €1,039 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€891) | €750 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€198) | €119 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€726) | €844 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€426) | €540 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€124) | €83 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (€42) | €24 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (€552) | €353 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€235) | €103 | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€4.39) | €5.73 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (€3.07) | €11 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 27% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€55) | €81 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€66) | €36 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€79) | €76 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€80) | €111 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 22% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (€31,495) | €24,170 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (€0.86) | €1.41 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (€54) | €36 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 29% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€12) | €5.59 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (€9) | €9 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (€65) | €77 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€12) | €5.60 | + 114% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.59) | €3.30 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€10) | €2.86 | + 238% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.00) | €1.95 | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€1.79) | €1.82 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€11) | €17 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 35% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€38) | €33 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (€10) | €18 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€31) | €80 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€123) | €65 | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€4.60) | €9 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€4.57) | €1.66 | + 175% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.35) | €4.83 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,227) | €456 | + 169% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.29) | €0.20 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€49) | €48 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€3.68) | €5.56 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,964 prices entered by 267 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 26% more expensive than in Italy
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