Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Sweden
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 15% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (109 kr) | 117 kr | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (90 kr) | 87 kr | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (22 kr) | 53 kr | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (18 kr) | 13 kr | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (44 kr) | 35 kr | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (49 kr) | 34 kr | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (76 kr) | 51 kr | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (43 kr) | 27 kr | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (23 kr) | 12 kr | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (22 kr) | 17 kr | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (91 kr) | 99 kr | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (46 kr) | 22 kr | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (25 kr) | 21 kr | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 13% 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 (17,544 kr) | 16,545 kr | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (10,564 kr) | 12,031 kr | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (2,347 kr) | 846 kr | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (8,607 kr) | 9,466 kr | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (5,052 kr) | 6,682 kr | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (1,474 kr) | 562 kr | + 162% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (546 kr) | 287 kr | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (469 kr) | 3,242 kr | - 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (2,784 kr) | 1,113 kr | + 150% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (52 kr) | 150 kr | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (36 kr) | 164 kr | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 45% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (655 kr) | 863 kr | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (786 kr) | 309 kr | + 154% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (936 kr) | 887 kr | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (946 kr) | 1,180 kr | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 21% 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 (373,476 kr) | 261,139 kr | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (13 kr) | 19 kr | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (437 kr) | 754 kr | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 59% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (140 kr) | 70 kr | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (110 kr) | 100 kr | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (546 kr) | 249 kr | + 119% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (142 kr) | 33 kr | + 336% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (31 kr) | 35 kr | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (115 kr) | 33 kr | + 249% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (47 kr) | 22 kr | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (21 kr) | 20 kr | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (132 kr) | 281 kr | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 30% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (451 kr) | 478 kr | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (55 kr) | 284 kr | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (364 kr) | 810 kr | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (1,455 kr) | 902 kr | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (55 kr) | 138 kr | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (54 kr) | 41 kr | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (28 kr) | 71 kr | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (14,554 kr) | 7,113 kr | + 105% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (3.46 kr) | 1.62 kr | + 113% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (582 kr) | 333 kr | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (44 kr) | 66 kr | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 511 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 9% more expensive than in Sweden
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