Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 25% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (kr 204) | kr 217 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (kr 56) | kr 122 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (kr 19) | kr 72 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (kr 16) | kr 21 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (kr 33) | kr 48 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (kr 42) | kr 37 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (kr 65) | kr 66 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (kr 36) | kr 33 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (kr 19) | kr 23 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (kr 19) | kr 31 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (kr 117) | kr 160 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (kr 39) | kr 36 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (kr 14) | kr 20 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 25% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (kr 14,887) | kr 18,061 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (kr 8,964) | kr 13,193 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (kr 1,992) | kr 1,328 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (kr 7,303) | kr 13,005 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (kr 4,287) | kr 9,667 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (kr 1,250) | kr 830 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (kr 423) | kr 396 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (kr 5,557) | kr 3,994 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (kr 2,363) | kr 1,544 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (kr 44) | kr 110 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (kr 31) | kr 272 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 10% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (kr 556) | kr 893 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (kr 667) | kr 588 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (kr 794) | kr 876 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (kr 803) | kr 1,780 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 25% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (kr 316,913) | kr 352,685 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (kr 9) | kr 16 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (kr 543) | kr 771 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (kr 119) | kr 106 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (kr 93) | kr 154 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (kr 658) | kr 405 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (kr 121) | kr 55 | + 119% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (kr 26) | kr 51 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (kr 97) | kr 80 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (kr 40) | kr 23 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (kr 18) | kr 23 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (kr 112) | kr 457 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 14% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (kr 383) | kr 640 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (kr 102) | kr 292 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (kr 309) | kr 1,520 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (kr 1,235) | kr 872 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (kr 46) | kr 149 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (kr 46) | kr 47 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (kr 24) | kr 93 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (kr 12,349) | kr 4,993 | + 147% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (kr 2.93) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (kr 494) | kr 539 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (kr 37) | kr 137 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 727 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 22% cheaper than in Norway
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