Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Malta
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 13% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€10) | €26 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (€9) | €10 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€2.06) | €4.97 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.73) | €0.92 | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (€4.12) | €2.78 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.66) | €4.00 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€7) | €4.25 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€4.03) | €1.00 | + 303% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€2.13) | €2.69 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€2.09) | €1.22 | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€9) | €9 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (€2.06) | €1.66 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (€2.40) | €0.84 | + 184% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Malta | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Malta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,654) | €1,544 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€996) | €1,046 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€221) | €86 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€812) | €1,323 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€476) | €842 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€139) | €72 | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (€51) | €35 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (€44) | €392 | - 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€263) | €95 | + 176% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€4.91) | €7 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (€3.43) | €9 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 14% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Malta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€62) | €80 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€74) | €57 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€88) | €86 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€89) | €75 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 31% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Malta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (€35,221) | €26,952 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (€1.18) | €1.34 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (€41) | €26 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 14% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Malta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€13) | €3.00 | + 340% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (€10) | €20 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (€51) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€13) | €12 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.90) | €3.75 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€11) | €4.54 | + 138% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.47) | €3.30 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€2.01) | €1.40 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€12) | €16 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Malta | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€43) | €45 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (€5.15) | €17 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€34) | €28 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€137) | €117 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€5.15) | €11 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€5.11) | €2.20 | + 132% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.63) | €3.48 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,372) | €634 | + 116% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.33) | €0.54 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€55) | €54 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€4.12) | €5.31 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 103 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2023.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Malta
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