Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to New Zealand
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (NZ$18) | NZ$22 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (NZ$15) | NZ$13 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (NZ$3.51) | NZ$8 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (NZ$2.94) | NZ$2.38 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (NZ$7) | NZ$9 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (NZ$12) | NZ$9 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (NZ$7) | NZ$4.21 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (NZ$3.63) | NZ$3.31 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (NZ$3.56) | NZ$5.09 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (NZ$15) | NZ$18 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (NZ$7) | NZ$3.42 | + 114% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (NZ$4.09) | NZ$2.64 | + 55% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 22% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (NZ$2,818) | NZ$3,254 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (NZ$1,697) | NZ$2,569 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (NZ$377) | NZ$278 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (NZ$1,383) | NZ$2,311 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (NZ$812) | NZ$1,811 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (NZ$237) | NZ$188 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (NZ$88) | NZ$76 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (NZ$75) | NZ$714 | - 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (NZ$447) | NZ$302 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (NZ$8) | NZ$12 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (NZ$5.85) | NZ$30 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 14% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (NZ$105) | NZ$119 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (NZ$126) | NZ$90 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (NZ$150) | NZ$161 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (NZ$152) | NZ$207 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 32% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (NZ$60,001) | NZ$39,009 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (NZ$2.02) | NZ$2.87 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (NZ$70) | NZ$158 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 37% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (NZ$22) | NZ$13 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (NZ$18) | NZ$8 | + 124% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (NZ$88) | NZ$94 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (NZ$23) | NZ$8 | + 202% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (NZ$4.94) | NZ$6 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (NZ$18) | NZ$7 | + 169% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (NZ$8) | NZ$3.86 | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (NZ$3.42) | NZ$4.42 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (NZ$21) | NZ$38 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 24% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (NZ$72) | NZ$74 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (NZ$9) | NZ$39 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (NZ$58) | NZ$161 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (NZ$234) | NZ$116 | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (NZ$9) | NZ$17 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (NZ$9) | NZ$5.46 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (NZ$4.48) | NZ$10 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (NZ$2,338) | NZ$775 | + 202% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (NZ$0.56) | NZ$0.37 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (NZ$94) | NZ$76 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (NZ$7) | NZ$35 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,373 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 8% cheaper than in New Zealand
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