Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Sweden
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (122 kr) | 145 kr | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (101 kr) | 101 kr | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (24 kr) | 68 kr | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (20 kr) | 16 kr | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (49 kr) | 41 kr | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (55 kr) | 36 kr | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (85 kr) | 56 kr | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (48 kr) | 31 kr | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (25 kr) | 19 kr | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (25 kr) | 20 kr | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (102 kr) | 116 kr | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (24 kr) | 25 kr | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (28 kr) | 17 kr | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Sweden | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (19,629 kr) | 21,059 kr | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (11,820 kr) | 14,231 kr | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (2,626 kr) | 755 kr | + 248% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (9,630 kr) | 14,444 kr | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (5,653 kr) | 10,113 kr | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (1,649 kr) | 341 kr | + 384% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (611 kr) | 284 kr | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (525 kr) | 3,898 kr | - 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (3,115 kr) | 1,184 kr | + 163% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (58 kr) | 59 kr | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 313 kr | - | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 31% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (733 kr) | 970 kr | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (879 kr) | 442 kr | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (1,047 kr) | 1,141 kr | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (1,058 kr) | 1,310 kr | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 29% 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 (417,866 kr) | 336,675 kr | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (14 kr) | 18 kr | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (488 kr) | 883 kr | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 6% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (156 kr) | 73 kr | + 114% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 196 kr | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (611 kr) | 309 kr | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (159 kr) | 131 kr | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (34 kr) | 90 kr | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (128 kr) | 85 kr | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (53 kr) | 57 kr | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (24 kr) | 29 kr | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (148 kr) | 396 kr | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 38% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (505 kr) | 421 kr | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (61 kr) | 312 kr | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (407 kr) | 639 kr | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (1,628 kr) | 935 kr | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (61 kr) | 220 kr | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (61 kr) | 48 kr | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (31 kr) | 66 kr | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (16,283 kr) | 5,355 kr | + 204% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (3.87 kr) | 2.00 kr | + 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (651 kr) | 470 kr | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (49 kr) | 72 kr | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 778 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2024.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Sweden
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