Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Italy
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| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 14% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€11) | €17 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (€9) | €9 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€2.13) | €4.82 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.79) | €1.27 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (€4.26) | €3.82 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.82) | €2.50 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€7) | €7 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€4.17) | €2.15 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€2.21) | €1.60 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€2.16) | €1.30 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€9) | €7 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (€4.44) | €1.85 | + 140% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (€2.49) | €1.30 | + 91% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 24% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,713) | €1,260 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€1,032) | €839 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€229) | €195 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€840) | €842 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€493) | €591 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€144) | €137 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (€53) | €25 | + 112% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (€46) | €323 | - 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€272) | €133 | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€5.09) | €6 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (€3.55) | €10 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 50% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€64) | €71 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€77) | €32 | + 137% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€91) | €84 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€92) | €115 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 17% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (€36,471) | €25,189 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (€1.23) | €1.81 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (€43) | €35 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 32% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€14) | €9 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (€11) | €13 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (€53) | €67 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€14) | €5.45 | + 155% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€3.00) | €3.03 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€11) | €2.96 | + 279% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.63) | €1.83 | + 153% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€2.08) | €1.62 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€13) | €18 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 50% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€44) | €39 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (€5.33) | €17 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€36) | €66 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€142) | €68 | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€5.33) | €9 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€5.29) | €1.77 | + 199% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.73) | €5.02 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,421) | €487 | + 192% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.34) | €0.20 | + 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€57) | €50 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€4.26) | €5.58 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,776 prices entered by 226 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 24, 2022.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 28% more expensive than in Italy
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