Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Portugal
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| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 29% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€10) | €11 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (€8) | €8 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€2.02) | €3.42 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.69) | €0.97 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (€4.03) | €3.22 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.56) | €2.12 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€7) | €5.10 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€3.95) | €2.01 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€2.09) | €1.39 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€2.05) | €1.11 | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€8) | €5.43 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (€2.02) | €2.07 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (€2.35) | €0.88 | + 168% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 10% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,621) | €1,411 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€976) | €988 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€217) | €131 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€795) | €1,026 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€467) | €713 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€136) | €85 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (€50) | €27 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (€43) | €377 | - 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€257) | €143 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€4.81) | €8 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 31% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€60) | €92 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€73) | €35 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€86) | €91 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€87) | €87 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (€34,499) | €27,780 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (€1.16) | €1.78 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (€40) | €37 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 23% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€13) | €4.92 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €6 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (€50) | €70 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€13) | €3.28 | + 301% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.84) | €4.18 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€11) | €4.36 | + 143% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.38) | €2.04 | + 115% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€1.97) | €2.40 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€12) | €15 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 62% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€42) | €34 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (€5.04) | €15 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€34) | €69 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€134) | €49 | + 175% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€5.04) | €8 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€5.01) | €3.06 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.58) | €1.86 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,344) | €544 | + 147% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.32) | €0.21 | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€54) | €36 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€4.03) | €5.16 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,326 prices entered by 250 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 22% more expensive than in Portugal
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