Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Spain
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€10) | €18 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (€8) | €11 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€2.00) | €3.88 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.68) | €1.05 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (€4.00) | €3.08 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.52) | €2.12 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€7) | €7 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€3.91) | €2.03 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€2.07) | €1.59 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€2.03) | €1.10 | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€8) | €7 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (€2.00) | €2.08 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (€2.33) | €1.04 | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 14% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,607) | €1,483 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€967) | €1,011 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€215) | €110 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€788) | €978 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€463) | €698 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€135) | €79 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (€50) | €25 | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (€43) | €328 | - 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€255) | €94 | + 172% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€4.77) | €7 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €12 | - | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 28% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€60) | €78 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€72) | €34 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€86) | €88 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€87) | €90 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 22% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (€34,202) | €26,459 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (€1.15) | €1.49 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (€40) | €28 | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 32% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€13) | €10 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €7 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (€50) | €56 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€13) | €4.24 | + 207% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.82) | €2.64 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€11) | €3.13 | + 235% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.34) | €1.89 | + 130% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€1.95) | €2.05 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€12) | €17 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 37% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€41) | €36 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (€5.00) | €17 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€33) | €48 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€133) | €51 | + 164% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€5.00) | €11 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€4.96) | €3.03 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.56) | €4.85 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,333) | €465 | + 187% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.32) | €0.29 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€53) | €53 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€4.00) | €5.68 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,254 prices entered by 842 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 20% more expensive than in Spain
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