Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Peru
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| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 87% 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/. 24 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (S/. 34) | S/. 19 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (S/. 8) | S/. 8 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.92 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (S/. 16) | S/. 9 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (S/. 19) | S/. 3.45 | + 439% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (S/. 29) | S/. 12 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (S/. 16) | S/. 4.40 | + 265% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (S/. 8) | S/. 3.06 | + 178% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (S/. 8) | S/. 6 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (S/. 34) | S/. 33 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (S/. 8) | S/. 8 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (S/. 10) | S/. 2.06 | + 365% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 108% 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/. 6,599) | S/. 3,121 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (S/. 3,974) | S/. 1,633 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (S/. 883) | S/. 236 | + 273% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (S/. 3,238) | S/. 1,800 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (S/. 1,900) | S/. 1,086 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (S/. 554) | S/. 170 | + 227% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (S/. 205) | S/. 75 | + 173% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (S/. 177) | S/. 1,272 | - 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (S/. 1,047) | S/. 414 | + 153% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (S/. 20) | S/. 33 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (S/. 14) | S/. 22 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 130% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 130% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Peru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (S/. 246) | S/. 166 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (S/. 296) | S/. 95 | + 211% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (S/. 352) | S/. 257 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (S/. 356) | S/. 238 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 40% 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/. 140,492) | S/. 61,859 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (S/. 4.73) | S/. 5.23 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (S/. 164) | S/. 123 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 93% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Peru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (S/. 53) | S/. 15 | + 249% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (S/. 41) | S/. 12 | + 235% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (S/. 205) | S/. 119 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (S/. 54) | S/. 27 | + 95% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (S/. 12) | S/. 15 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (S/. 43) | S/. 17 | + 152% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (S/. 18) | S/. 5.20 | + 243% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (S/. 8) | S/. 5.91 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (S/. 50) | S/. 37 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 129% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 129% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (S/. 170) | S/. 52 | + 227% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (S/. 21) | S/. 31 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (S/. 137) | S/. 121 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (S/. 547) | S/. 116 | + 372% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (S/. 21) | S/. 35 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (S/. 20) | S/. 14 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (S/. 10) | S/. 9 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (S/. 5,475) | S/. 2,107 | + 160% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (S/. 1.30) | S/. 0.57 | + 127% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (S/. 219) | S/. 138 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (S/. 16) | S/. 17 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,465 prices entered by 324 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 86% more expensive than in Peru
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