Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Norway
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Food | - 25% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 25% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Norway | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (kr 121) | kr 221 | - 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (kr 101) | kr 131 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (kr 24) | kr 73 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (kr 20) | kr 23 | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (kr 49) | kr 54 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (kr 55) | kr 45 | + 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (kr 85) | kr 66 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (kr 48) | kr 31 | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (kr 25) | kr 23 | + 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (kr 25) | kr 35 | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (kr 101) | kr 195 | - 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (kr 24) | kr 37 | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (kr 28) | kr 30 | - 5% | |
Housing | - 23% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 23% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Norway | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (kr 19,509) | kr 22,749 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (kr 11,748) | kr 17,078 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (kr 2,610) | kr 2,587 | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (kr 9,571) | kr 14,241 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (kr 5,618) | kr 11,650 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (kr 1,639) | kr 1,307 | + 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (kr 607) | kr 462 | + 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (kr 522) | kr 4,608 | - 89% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (kr 3,096) | kr 1,871 | + 66% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (kr 58) | kr 92 | - 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (kr 40) | kr 295 | - 86% | |
Clothes | + 29% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 29% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Norway | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (kr 728) | kr 910 | - 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (kr 874) | kr 471 | + 86% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (kr 1,040) | kr 1,078 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (kr 1,052) | kr 1,336 | - 21% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 28% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Norway | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (kr 415,317) | kr 384,492 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (kr 14) | kr 22 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (kr 486) | kr 804 | - 40% | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 9% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Norway | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (kr 155) | kr 100 | + 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (kr 122) | kr 135 | - 10% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (kr 607) | kr 496 | + 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (kr 158) | kr 54 | + 191% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (kr 34) | kr 43 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (kr 128) | kr 57 | + 122% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (kr 53) | kr 38 | + 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (kr 24) | kr 32 | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (kr 147) | kr 500 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | + 20% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 20% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Norway | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (kr 501) | kr 785 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (kr 61) | kr 315 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (kr 405) | kr 837 | - 52% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (kr 1,618) | kr 1,073 | + 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (kr 61) | kr 168 | - 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (kr 60) | kr 47 | + 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (kr 31) | kr 105 | - 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (kr 16,184) | kr 4,611 | + 251% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (kr 3.84) | kr 0.96 | + 300% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (kr 647) | kr 484 | + 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (kr 49) | kr 149 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | - 15% |

These prices were last updated on December 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 15% cheaper than in Norway
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