Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Paraguay
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| Food | + 115% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 115% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (86,937 Gs) | 54,563 Gs | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (72,055 Gs) | 36,562 Gs | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (17,377 Gs) | 12,397 Gs | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (14,575 Gs) | 6,924 Gs | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (34,775 Gs) | 15,078 Gs | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (39,352 Gs) | 14,396 Gs | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (60,773 Gs) | 21,408 Gs | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (34,039 Gs) | 14,931 Gs | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (17,990 Gs) | 8,575 Gs | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (17,638 Gs) | 6,631 Gs | + 166% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (72,447 Gs) | 52,050 Gs | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (17,387 Gs) | 13,605 Gs | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (20,285 Gs) | 2,558 Gs | + 693% | |
| Housing | + 160% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 160% 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 (13,973,081 Gs) | 5,655,380 Gs | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (8,414,126 Gs) | 3,080,880 Gs | + 173% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (1,869,379 Gs) | 314,092 Gs | + 495% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (6,855,006 Gs) | 2,896,290 Gs | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (4,023,946 Gs) | 1,797,900 Gs | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (1,173,644 Gs) | 219,970 Gs | + 434% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (434,683 Gs) | 104,045 Gs | + 318% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (373,827 Gs) | 1,955,730 Gs | - 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (2,217,702 Gs) | 847,753 Gs | + 162% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (41,490 Gs) | 31,954 Gs | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 35,127 Gs | - | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 91% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (521,619 Gs) | 397,212 Gs | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (625,839 Gs) | 241,031 Gs | + 160% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (745,211 Gs) | 719,017 Gs | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (753,450 Gs) | 425,884 Gs | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 66% 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 (297,465,031 Gs) | 126,411,000 Gs | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (10,008 Gs) | 7,653 Gs | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (347,746 Gs) | 214,210 Gs | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 109% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (111,359 Gs) | 43,475 Gs | + 156% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 52,829 Gs | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (434,683 Gs) | 146,615 Gs | + 196% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (113,332 Gs) | 34,344 Gs | + 230% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (24,497 Gs) | 19,707 Gs | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (91,370 Gs) | 31,470 Gs | + 190% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (37,774 Gs) | 11,800 Gs | + 220% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (16,952 Gs) | 12,806 Gs | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (105,441 Gs) | 65,543 Gs | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 98% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (359,181 Gs) | 95,544 Gs | + 276% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (43,468 Gs) | 81,113 Gs | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (289,789 Gs) | 150,949 Gs | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (1,159,154 Gs) | 264,476 Gs | + 338% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (43,468 Gs) | 38,794 Gs | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (43,167 Gs) | 23,949 Gs | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (22,227 Gs) | 8,619 Gs | + 158% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (11,591,541 Gs) | 7,275,970 Gs | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (2,753 Gs) | 2,200 Gs | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (463,662 Gs) | 222,350 Gs | + 109% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (34,775 Gs) | 10,238 Gs | + 240% | |
| TOTAL | + 111% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 409 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 04, 2025.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 111% more expensive than in Paraguay
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