Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Portugal
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| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 81% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (€21) | €9 | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (€5.65) | €6 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€1.88) | €2.88 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.58) | €0.62 | + 156% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (€3.40) | €2.26 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.26) | €1.43 | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€7) | €4.88 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€3.69) | €1.29 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€1.95) | €1.05 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€1.91) | €0.86 | + 123% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (€12) | €5.09 | + 135% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (€3.93) | €1.95 | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (€1.46) | €0.83 | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 25% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,513) | €1,122 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€911) | €746 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€202) | €116 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€742) | €719 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€436) | €487 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€127) | €105 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (€43) | €26 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (€565) | €340 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€240) | €114 | + 111% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€4.49) | €10 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (€3.14) | €7 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 43% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€56) | €80 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€68) | €32 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€81) | €73 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€82) | €87 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 20% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (€32,219) | €25,023 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (€0.87) | €1.48 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (€55) | €38 | + 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 59% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€12) | €4.25 | + 184% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (€9) | €8 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (€67) | €48 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€12) | €3.35 | + 267% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.65) | €3.49 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€10) | €4.66 | + 113% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.09) | €1.41 | + 190% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€1.84) | €2.11 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€11) | €12 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 87% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€39) | €28 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (€10) | €13 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€31) | €36 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€126) | €45 | + 182% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€4.71) | €7 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€4.68) | €2.39 | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.41) | €2.34 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,255) | €467 | + 169% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.30) | €0.09 | + 218% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€50) | €40 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€3.77) | €4.97 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,650 prices entered by 224 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 07, 2020.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 46% more expensive than in Portugal
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