Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Saudi Arabia
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 50% 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) | ﷼ 29 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (﷼ 35) | ﷼ 29 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 15 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 6 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 16 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 6 | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (﷼ 29) | ﷼ 13 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 8 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 4.23 | + 104% | |
| 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$13 (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 9 | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 2.43 | + 300% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 11% more expensive 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 (﷼ 6,694) | ﷼ 3,989 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (﷼ 4,031) | ﷼ 2,865 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (﷼ 896) | ﷼ 759 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (﷼ 3,284) | ﷼ 2,838 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (﷼ 1,928) | ﷼ 1,708 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (﷼ 562) | ﷼ 660 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (﷼ 208) | ﷼ 252 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (﷼ 179) | ﷼ 2,261 | - 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (﷼ 1,062) | ﷼ 495 | + 115% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (﷼ 20) | ﷼ 26 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 59 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 16% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (﷼ 250) | ﷼ 175 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (﷼ 300) | ﷼ 253 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (﷼ 357) | ﷼ 414 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (﷼ 361) | ﷼ 369 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 34% 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 (﷼ 142,513) | ﷼ 90,334 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (﷼ 4.79) | ﷼ 1.86 | + 158% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (﷼ 167) | ﷼ 149 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 10% 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) | ﷼ 13 | + 311% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (﷼ 42) | ﷼ 75 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (﷼ 208) | ﷼ 196 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (﷼ 54) | ﷼ 35 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 22 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (﷼ 44) | ﷼ 19 | + 132% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 11 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 19 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (﷼ 51) | ﷼ 43 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 29% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (﷼ 172) | ﷼ 169 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (﷼ 21) | ﷼ 110 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (﷼ 139) | ﷼ 694 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (﷼ 555) | ﷼ 217 | + 156% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (﷼ 21) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (﷼ 21) | ﷼ 18 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (﷼ 11) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (﷼ 5,553) | ﷼ 3,669 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (﷼ 1.32) | ﷼ 0.55 | + 138% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (﷼ 222) | ﷼ 296 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 27 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 518 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 26% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia
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