Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Peru
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| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 118% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (S/. 41) | S/. 25 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (S/. 34) | S/. 18 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (S/. 8) | S/. 8 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.64 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (S/. 16) | S/. 7 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (S/. 18) | S/. 3.65 | + 403% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (S/. 28) | S/. 13 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (S/. 16) | S/. 5.21 | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (S/. 8) | S/. 2.69 | + 212% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (S/. 8) | S/. 6 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (S/. 34) | S/. 36 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (S/. 17) | S/. 8 | + 122% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (S/. 9) | S/. 2.02 | + 369% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 126% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Peru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (S/. 6,530) | S/. 2,870 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (S/. 3,932) | S/. 1,410 | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (S/. 874) | S/. 170 | + 414% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (S/. 3,204) | S/. 1,850 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (S/. 1,880) | S/. 1,170 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (S/. 548) | S/. 139 | + 295% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (S/. 203) | S/. 78 | + 159% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (S/. 175) | S/. 1,345 | - 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (S/. 1,036) | S/. 385 | + 170% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (S/. 19) | S/. 28 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (S/. 14) | S/. 15 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 129% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 129% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Peru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (S/. 244) | S/. 147 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (S/. 292) | S/. 92 | + 216% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (S/. 348) | S/. 228 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (S/. 352) | S/. 253 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 44% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Peru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (S/. 139,013) | S/. 64,032 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (S/. 4.68) | S/. 4.83 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (S/. 163) | S/. 124 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 112% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Peru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (S/. 52) | S/. 19 | + 171% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (S/. 41) | S/. 18 | + 124% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (S/. 203) | S/. 78 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (S/. 53) | S/. 21 | + 158% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (S/. 11) | S/. 13 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (S/. 43) | S/. 16 | + 160% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (S/. 18) | S/. 5.04 | + 250% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (S/. 8) | S/. 4.75 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (S/. 49) | S/. 31 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 115% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (S/. 168) | S/. 42 | + 296% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (S/. 20) | S/. 30 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (S/. 135) | S/. 96 | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (S/. 542) | S/. 123 | + 339% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (S/. 20) | S/. 26 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (S/. 20) | S/. 14 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (S/. 10) | S/. 7 | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (S/. 5,417) | S/. 2,221 | + 144% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (S/. 1.29) | S/. 0.62 | + 107% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (S/. 217) | S/. 185 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (S/. 16) | S/. 14 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,760 prices entered by 459 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 97% more expensive than in Peru
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