Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 20% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (NZ$35) | NZ$17 | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (NZ$10) | NZ$12 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (NZ$3.17) | NZ$7 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (NZ$2.66) | NZ$2.09 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (NZ$5.73) | NZ$8 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (NZ$7) | NZ$6 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (NZ$11) | NZ$7 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (NZ$6) | NZ$3.97 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (NZ$3.28) | NZ$3.13 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (NZ$3.22) | NZ$4.31 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (NZ$20) | NZ$19 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (NZ$7) | NZ$3.22 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (NZ$2.45) | NZ$1.95 | + 26% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 20% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (NZ$2,547) | NZ$2,746 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (NZ$1,534) | NZ$2,261 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (NZ$341) | NZ$275 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (NZ$1,250) | NZ$2,043 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (NZ$734) | NZ$1,776 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (NZ$214) | NZ$172 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (NZ$72) | NZ$70 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (NZ$951) | NZ$605 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (NZ$404) | NZ$233 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (NZ$8) | NZ$14 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (NZ$5.28) | NZ$27 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 18% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (NZ$95) | NZ$112 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (NZ$114) | NZ$71 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (NZ$136) | NZ$172 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (NZ$137) | NZ$223 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 25% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (NZ$54,227) | NZ$35,431 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (NZ$1.47) | NZ$2.09 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (NZ$93) | NZ$162 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 53% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (NZ$20) | NZ$13 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (NZ$16) | NZ$7 | + 143% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (NZ$113) | NZ$53 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (NZ$21) | NZ$8 | + 160% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (NZ$4.47) | NZ$7 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (NZ$17) | NZ$5.94 | + 180% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (NZ$7) | NZ$3.54 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (NZ$3.09) | NZ$4.36 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (NZ$19) | NZ$34 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (NZ$65) | NZ$58 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (NZ$17) | NZ$37 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (NZ$53) | NZ$224 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (NZ$211) | NZ$111 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (NZ$8) | NZ$18 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (NZ$8) | NZ$5.17 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (NZ$4.05) | NZ$10 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (NZ$2,113) | NZ$841 | + 151% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (NZ$0.50) | NZ$0.74 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (NZ$85) | NZ$71 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (NZ$6) | NZ$33 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,407 prices entered by 174 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 6% cheaper than in New Zealand
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