Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Sweden
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| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 28% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (125 kr) | 123 kr | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (104 kr) | 88 kr | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (25 kr) | 60 kr | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (21 kr) | 13 kr | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (50 kr) | 38 kr | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (57 kr) | 33 kr | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (88 kr) | 54 kr | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (49 kr) | 27 kr | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (26 kr) | 12 kr | + 118% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (25 kr) | 16 kr | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (104 kr) | 114 kr | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (52 kr) | 22 kr | + 142% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (29 kr) | 22 kr | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 26% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (20,149 kr) | 17,072 kr | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (12,133 kr) | 13,404 kr | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (2,696 kr) | 1,030 kr | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (9,885 kr) | 10,278 kr | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (5,802 kr) | 7,270 kr | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (1,692 kr) | 562 kr | + 201% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (627 kr) | 263 kr | + 138% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (539 kr) | 3,242 kr | - 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (3,198 kr) | 1,113 kr | + 187% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (60 kr) | 133 kr | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (42 kr) | 164 kr | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 48% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (752 kr) | 892 kr | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (902 kr) | 411 kr | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (1,075 kr) | 887 kr | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (1,086 kr) | 1,180 kr | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 13% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (428,941 kr) | 261,139 kr | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (14 kr) | 19 kr | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (501 kr) | 795 kr | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 78% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (161 kr) | 70 kr | + 130% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (126 kr) | 100 kr | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (627 kr) | 249 kr | + 152% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (163 kr) | 33 kr | + 400% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (35 kr) | 35 kr | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (132 kr) | 33 kr | + 300% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (54 kr) | 25 kr | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (24 kr) | 20 kr | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (152 kr) | 281 kr | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 48% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (518 kr) | 478 kr | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (63 kr) | 284 kr | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (418 kr) | 810 kr | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (1,671 kr) | 902 kr | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (63 kr) | 138 kr | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (62 kr) | 41 kr | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (32 kr) | 74 kr | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (16,715 kr) | 7,113 kr | + 135% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (3.97 kr) | 1.62 kr | + 145% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (669 kr) | 333 kr | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (50 kr) | 65 kr | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 567 prices entered by 126 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2022.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 22% more expensive than in Sweden
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