Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Oman
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Food | + 23% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 23% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Oman | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (﷼ 4.274) | ﷼ 3.659 | + 17% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (﷼ 3.542) | ﷼ 2.991 | + 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (﷼ 0.854) | ﷼ 1.235 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (﷼ 0.717) | ﷼ 0.700 | + 2% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (﷼ 1.710) | ﷼ 0.989 | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (﷼ 1.935) | ﷼ 0.664 | + 191% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (﷼ 2.988) | ﷼ 1.713 | + 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (﷼ 1.673) | ﷼ 1.233 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (﷼ 0.884) | ﷼ 0.460 | + 92% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (﷼ 0.867) | ﷼ 1.630 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (﷼ 3.561) | ﷼ 5.823 | - 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (﷼ 0.855) | ﷼ 0.827 | + 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (﷼ 0.997) | ﷼ 0.345 | + 189% | |
Housing | + 26% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 26% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Oman | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (﷼ 687) | ﷼ 470 | + 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (﷼ 414) | ﷼ 293 | + 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (﷼ 92) | ﷼ 32 | + 187% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (﷼ 337) | ﷼ 343 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (﷼ 198) | ﷼ 109 | + 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (﷼ 58) | ﷼ 19 | + 201% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (﷼ 21) | ﷼ 25 | - 15% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 100 | - 82% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (﷼ 109) | ﷼ 30 | + 269% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (﷼ 2.040) | ﷼ 3.199 | - 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ﷼ 4.538 | - | |
Clothes | + 47% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 47% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Oman | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (﷼ 26) | ﷼ 21 | + 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (﷼ 31) | ﷼ 16 | + 88% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (﷼ 37) | ﷼ 39 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (﷼ 37) | ﷼ 30 | + 24% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 17% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Oman | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (﷼ 14,623) | ﷼ 11,096 | + 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (﷼ 0.492) | ﷼ 0.267 | + 84% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 28 | - 39% | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 12% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Oman | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (﷼ 5.474) | ﷼ 1.196 | + 358% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ﷼ 4.029 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (﷼ 21) | ﷼ 18 | + 18% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (﷼ 5.571) | ﷼ 3.593 | + 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (﷼ 1.204) | ﷼ 3.046 | - 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (﷼ 4.492) | ﷼ 2.099 | + 114% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (﷼ 1.857) | ﷼ 0.600 | + 209% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (﷼ 0.833) | ﷼ 2.698 | - 69% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (﷼ 5.183) | ﷼ 4.514 | + 15% | |
Entertainment | + 30% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 30% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Oman | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 8 | + 126% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (﷼ 2.137) | ﷼ 8 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 40 | - 64% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (﷼ 57) | ﷼ 17 | + 231% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (﷼ 2.137) | ﷼ 10 | - 80% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (﷼ 2.122) | ﷼ 1.743 | + 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (﷼ 1.093) | ﷼ 3.715 | - 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (﷼ 570) | ﷼ 370 | + 54% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (﷼ 0.135) | ﷼ 0.120 | + 13% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (﷼ 23) | ﷼ 12 | + 85% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (﷼ 1.710) | ﷼ 2.099 | - 19% | |
TOTAL | + 16% |

These prices were last updated on February 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 16% more expensive than in Oman
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