Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Saudi Arabia
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 33% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (﷼ 42) | ﷼ 32 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (﷼ 35) | ﷼ 31 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 18 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 6 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 16 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 6 | + 203% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (﷼ 29) | ﷼ 16 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 8 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 5.12 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (﷼ 8) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (﷼ 35) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 8 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 3.61 | + 169% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 10% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (﷼ 6,702) | ﷼ 7,199 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (﷼ 4,036) | ﷼ 4,041 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (﷼ 897) | ﷼ 507 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (﷼ 3,288) | ﷼ 4,310 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (﷼ 1,930) | ﷼ 2,838 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (﷼ 563) | ﷼ 706 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (﷼ 208) | ﷼ 254 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (﷼ 179) | ﷼ 1,109 | - 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (﷼ 1,064) | ﷼ 405 | + 163% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (﷼ 20) | ﷼ 38 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ﷼ 48 | - | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 35% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (﷼ 250) | ﷼ 181 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (﷼ 300) | ﷼ 201 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (﷼ 357) | ﷼ 399 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (﷼ 361) | ﷼ 337 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 30% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (﷼ 142,674) | ﷼ 94,922 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (﷼ 4.80) | ﷼ 2.27 | + 112% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (﷼ 167) | ﷼ 146 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 17% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (﷼ 53) | ﷼ 8 | + 610% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ﷼ 90 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (﷼ 208) | ﷼ 198 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (﷼ 54) | ﷼ 80 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 20 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (﷼ 44) | ﷼ 15 | + 184% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 16 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 21 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (﷼ 51) | ﷼ 34 | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 49% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (﷼ 172) | ﷼ 112 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (﷼ 21) | ﷼ 120 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (﷼ 139) | ﷼ 200 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (﷼ 556) | ﷼ 218 | + 155% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (﷼ 21) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (﷼ 21) | ﷼ 18 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (﷼ 11) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (﷼ 5,560) | ﷼ 2,708 | + 105% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (﷼ 1.32) | ﷼ 0.35 | + 277% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (﷼ 222) | ﷼ 405 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 26 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 456 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 21% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia
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