Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Norway
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| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 27% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (kr 127) | kr 244 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (kr 105) | kr 136 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (kr 25) | kr 85 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (kr 21) | kr 24 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (kr 51) | kr 58 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (kr 57) | kr 49 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (kr 89) | kr 79 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (kr 50) | kr 35 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (kr 26) | kr 25 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (kr 26) | kr 35 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (kr 106) | kr 198 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (kr 25) | kr 35 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (kr 30) | kr 32 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 15% 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 20,364) | kr 21,796 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (kr 12,262) | kr 17,733 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (kr 2,724) | kr 2,385 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (kr 9,990) | kr 15,082 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (kr 5,864) | kr 12,704 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (kr 1,710) | kr 2,195 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (kr 633) | kr 466 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (kr 545) | kr 7,561 | - 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (kr 3,232) | kr 1,915 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (kr 60) | kr 137 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | kr 462 | - | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 17% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (kr 760) | kr 1,099 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (kr 912) | kr 537 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (kr 1,086) | kr 1,192 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (kr 1,098) | kr 1,621 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 23% 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 433,511) | kr 391,669 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (kr 15) | kr 22 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (kr 507) | kr 761 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 15% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (kr 162) | kr 65 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | kr 107 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (kr 633) | kr 792 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (kr 165) | kr 51 | + 222% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (kr 36) | kr 38 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (kr 133) | kr 54 | + 147% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (kr 55) | kr 39 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (kr 25) | kr 26 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (kr 154) | kr 519 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 33% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (kr 523) | kr 511 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (kr 63) | kr 310 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (kr 422) | kr 523 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (kr 1,689) | kr 937 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (kr 63) | kr 165 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (kr 63) | kr 52 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (kr 32) | kr 108 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (kr 16,893) | kr 6,879 | + 146% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (kr 4.01) | kr 1.11 | + 263% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (kr 676) | kr 547 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (kr 51) | kr 141 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 559 prices entered by 127 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 9% cheaper than in Norway
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