Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Norway
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| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 21% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (kr 110) | kr 209 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (kr 91) | kr 119 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (kr 22) | kr 71 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (kr 18) | kr 20 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (kr 44) | kr 51 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (kr 50) | kr 36 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (kr 77) | kr 58 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (kr 43) | kr 29 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (kr 23) | kr 21 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (kr 22) | kr 31 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (kr 91) | kr 173 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (kr 46) | kr 34 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (kr 26) | kr 26 | - 0% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 30% 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 17,626) | kr 22,110 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (kr 10,613) | kr 17,278 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (kr 2,358) | kr 3,191 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (kr 8,647) | kr 13,265 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (kr 5,076) | kr 10,528 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (kr 1,480) | kr 1,141 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (kr 548) | kr 445 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (kr 472) | kr 4,523 | - 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (kr 2,797) | kr 2,693 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (kr 52) | kr 94 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (kr 37) | kr 496 | - 93% | |
| 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 658) | kr 964 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (kr 789) | kr 472 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (kr 940) | kr 999 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (kr 950) | kr 1,215 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 31% 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 375,219) | kr 361,930 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (kr 13) | kr 22 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (kr 439) | kr 806 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 23% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (kr 140) | kr 66 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (kr 110) | kr 116 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (kr 548) | kr 473 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (kr 143) | kr 45 | + 221% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (kr 31) | kr 41 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (kr 115) | kr 38 | + 200% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (kr 48) | kr 26 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (kr 21) | kr 23 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (kr 133) | kr 450 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 9% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (kr 453) | kr 673 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (kr 55) | kr 286 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (kr 366) | kr 1,389 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (kr 1,462) | kr 1,044 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (kr 55) | kr 167 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (kr 54) | kr 47 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (kr 28) | kr 91 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (kr 14,621) | kr 5,951 | + 146% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (kr 3.47) | kr 1.32 | + 163% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (kr 585) | kr 464 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (kr 44) | kr 140 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 570 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 17% cheaper than in Norway
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