Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Paraguay
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| Food | + 160% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 160% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (76,089 Gs) | 41,008 Gs | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (63,065 Gs) | 30,650 Gs | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (15,209 Gs) | 10,388 Gs | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (12,757 Gs) | 5,944 Gs | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (30,436 Gs) | 12,019 Gs | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (34,442 Gs) | 11,130 Gs | + 209% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (53,190 Gs) | 15,230 Gs | + 249% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (29,792 Gs) | 11,079 Gs | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (15,745 Gs) | 6,667 Gs | + 136% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (15,437 Gs) | 6,562 Gs | + 135% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (63,408 Gs) | 54,512 Gs | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (31,728 Gs) | 11,857 Gs | + 168% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (17,754 Gs) | 2,294 Gs | + 674% | |
| Housing | + 157% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 157% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (12,229,640 Gs) | 3,583,030 Gs | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (7,364,283 Gs) | 1,793,230 Gs | + 311% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (1,636,134 Gs) | 303,268 Gs | + 440% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (5,999,697 Gs) | 3,800,650 Gs | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (3,521,872 Gs) | 2,250,490 Gs | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (1,027,206 Gs) | 575,093 Gs | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (380,447 Gs) | 109,961 Gs | + 246% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (327,184 Gs) | 2,420,430 Gs | - 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (1,940,996 Gs) | 1,149,020 Gs | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (36,313 Gs) | 24,869 Gs | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (25,363 Gs) | 22,143 Gs | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 110% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 110% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (456,536 Gs) | 276,779 Gs | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (547,752 Gs) | 214,496 Gs | + 155% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (652,230 Gs) | 496,470 Gs | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (659,441 Gs) | 325,152 Gs | + 103% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 88% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (260,349,891 Gs) | 75,186,000 Gs | + 246% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (8,759 Gs) | 8,257 Gs | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (304,357 Gs) | 175,600 Gs | + 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 96% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (97,465 Gs) | 30,038 Gs | + 224% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (76,632 Gs) | 69,194 Gs | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (380,447 Gs) | 118,663 Gs | + 221% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (99,191 Gs) | 42,177 Gs | + 135% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (21,440 Gs) | 17,819 Gs | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (79,970 Gs) | 26,950 Gs | + 197% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (33,061 Gs) | 12,349 Gs | + 168% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (14,837 Gs) | 12,754 Gs | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (92,285 Gs) | 107,081 Gs | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 117% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 117% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (314,366 Gs) | 67,302 Gs | + 367% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (38,045 Gs) | 56,003 Gs | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (253,631 Gs) | 141,264 Gs | + 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (1,014,525 Gs) | 174,370 Gs | + 482% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (38,045 Gs) | 39,521 Gs | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (37,781 Gs) | 23,367 Gs | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (19,454 Gs) | 9,792 Gs | + 99% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (10,145,248 Gs) | 5,300,420 Gs | + 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (2,409 Gs) | 1,893 Gs | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (405,810 Gs) | 201,426 Gs | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (30,436 Gs) | 10,694 Gs | + 185% | |
| TOTAL | + 125% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 684 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 29, 2022.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 125% more expensive than in Paraguay
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