Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Sweden
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Food | - 0% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Sweden | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Sweden | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (116 kr) | 139 kr | - 17% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (96 kr) | 100 kr | - 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (23 kr) | 70 kr | - 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (19 kr) | 16 kr | + 23% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (46 kr) | 44 kr | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (52 kr) | 41 kr | + 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (81 kr) | 57 kr | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (45 kr) | 30 kr | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (24 kr) | 15 kr | + 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (23 kr) | 20 kr | + 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (96 kr) | 118 kr | - 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (23 kr) | 23 kr | + 0% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (27 kr) | 16 kr | + 64% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 18% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Sweden | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (18,592 kr) | 21,635 kr | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (11,195 kr) | 15,409 kr | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (2,487 kr) | 2,669 kr | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (9,121 kr) | 14,069 kr | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (5,354 kr) | 9,849 kr | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (1,562 kr) | 481 kr | + 225% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (578 kr) | 333 kr | + 74% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (497 kr) | 4,304 kr | - 88% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (2,951 kr) | 1,400 kr | + 111% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (55 kr) | 97 kr | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (39 kr) | 244 kr | - 84% | |
Clothes | + 27% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 27% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Sweden | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (694 kr) | 883 kr | - 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (833 kr) | 442 kr | + 89% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (992 kr) | 1,029 kr | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (1,003 kr) | 1,506 kr | - 33% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 35% 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 (395,794 kr) | 346,872 kr | + 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (13 kr) | 20 kr | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (463 kr) | 918 kr | - 50% | |
Personal Care | + 31% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 31% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Sweden | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (148 kr) | 70 kr | + 110% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (116 kr) | 211 kr | - 45% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (578 kr) | 252 kr | + 129% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (151 kr) | 37 kr | + 306% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (33 kr) | 34 kr | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (122 kr) | 37 kr | + 227% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (50 kr) | 32 kr | + 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (23 kr) | 19 kr | + 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (140 kr) | 315 kr | - 55% | |
Entertainment | + 25% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 25% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Sweden | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (478 kr) | 498 kr | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (58 kr) | 315 kr | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (386 kr) | 1,140 kr | - 66% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (1,542 kr) | 901 kr | + 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (58 kr) | 144 kr | - 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (57 kr) | 44 kr | + 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (30 kr) | 76 kr | - 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (15,423 kr) | 7,556 kr | + 104% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (3.66 kr) | 1.96 kr | + 87% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (617 kr) | 436 kr | + 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (46 kr) | 69 kr | - 33% | |
TOTAL | - 9% |

These prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 9% cheaper than in Sweden
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