Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Poland
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Food | + 42% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 42% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (45 zł) | 41 zł | + 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (37 zł) | 30 zł | + 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (9 zł) | 14 zł | - 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (7 zł) | 4.05 zł | + 84% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (18 zł) | 14 zł | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (20 zł) | 12 zł | + 71% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (31 zł) | 19 zł | + 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (17 zł) | 4.06 zł | + 330% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (9 zł) | 3.61 zł | + 156% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (9 zł) | 4.12 zł | + 120% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (37 zł) | 33 zł | + 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (9 zł) | 9 zł | + 0% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (10 zł) | 3.84 zł | + 171% | |
Housing | + 10% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 10% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Poland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (7,168 zł) | 6,450 zł | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (4,316 zł) | 4,662 zł | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (959 zł) | 1,032 zł | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (3,516 zł) | 3,711 zł | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (2,064 zł) | 2,808 zł | - 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (602 zł) | 407 zł | + 48% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (223 zł) | 56 zł | + 301% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (192 zł) | 1,688 zł | - 89% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (1,138 zł) | 616 zł | + 85% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (21 zł) | 41 zł | - 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (15 zł) | 49 zł | - 69% | |
Clothes | + 48% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 48% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Poland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (268 zł) | 317 zł | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (321 zł) | 147 zł | + 118% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (382 zł) | 331 zł | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (386 zł) | 392 zł | - 1% | |
Transportation | + 27% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 27% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Poland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (152,585 zł) | 117,976 zł | + 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (5.13 zł) | 7 zł | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (178 zł) | 111 zł | + 61% | |
Personal Care | + 62% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 62% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Poland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (57 zł) | 17 zł | + 243% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (45 zł) | 32 zł | + 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (223 zł) | 158 zł | + 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (58 zł) | 22 zł | + 169% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (13 zł) | 17 zł | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (47 zł) | 14 zł | + 242% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (19 zł) | 8 zł | + 146% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (54 zł) | 53 zł | + 2% | |
Entertainment | + 98% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 98% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (184 zł) | 102 zł | + 81% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (22 zł) | 57 zł | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (149 zł) | 205 zł | - 27% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (595 zł) | 191 zł | + 212% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (22 zł) | 27 zł | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (22 zł) | 14 zł | + 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (11 zł) | 13 zł | - 13% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (5,946 zł) | 2,897 zł | + 105% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (1.41 zł) | 0.47 zł | + 200% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (238 zł) | 150 zł | + 59% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (18 zł) | 18 zł | - 3% | |
TOTAL | + 38% |

These prices were last updated on December 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 38% more expensive than in Poland
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