Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Slovakia
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| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 23% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€10) | €10 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (€8) | €6 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€2.05) | €4.00 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.72) | €0.73 | + 134% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (€4.10) | €3.01 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.64) | €9 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€7) | €5.99 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€4.01) | €1.16 | + 247% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€2.12) | €1.05 | + 102% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€2.08) | €0.85 | + 146% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€9) | €7 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (€2.05) | €1.43 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (€2.39) | €0.86 | + 179% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 36% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,646) | €997 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€991) | €635 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€220) | €200 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€808) | €835 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€474) | €501 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€138) | €67 | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (€51) | €11 | + 363% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (€44) | €344 | - 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€261) | €169 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€4.89) | €19 | - 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (€3.41) | €12 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 10% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€61) | €81 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€74) | €80 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€88) | €100 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€89) | €80 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 16% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (€35,043) | €24,454 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (€1.18) | €1.70 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (€41) | €33 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 51% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€13) | €8 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (€10) | €4.79 | + 115% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (€51) | €50 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€13) | €2.44 | + 448% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.89) | €3.76 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€11) | €2.91 | + 270% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.45) | €1.46 | + 206% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€2.00) | €2.08 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€12) | €21 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 97% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€42) | €27 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (€5.12) | €23 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€34) | €162 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€137) | €46 | + 195% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€5.12) | €7 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€5.09) | €2.19 | + 132% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.62) | €2.00 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,366) | €293 | + 366% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.32) | €0.11 | + 197% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€55) | €30 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€4.10) | €4.74 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 75 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2023.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 31% more expensive than in Slovakia
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