Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 29% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (CHF 22) | CHF 26 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (CHF 6) | CHF 14 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (CHF 2.02) | CHF 11 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (CHF 1.69) | CHF 1.57 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (CHF 3.65) | CHF 8 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (CHF 4.57) | CHF 3.82 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (CHF 3.95) | CHF 3.86 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (CHF 2.09) | CHF 2.84 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (CHF 2.05) | CHF 2.12 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (CHF 13) | CHF 15 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (CHF 4.21) | CHF 2.55 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (CHF 1.56) | CHF 2.34 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 40% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (CHF 1,623) | CHF 2,943 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (CHF 977) | CHF 2,074 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (CHF 217) | CHF 178 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (CHF 796) | CHF 1,647 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (CHF 467) | CHF 1,220 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (CHF 136) | CHF 116 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (CHF 46) | CHF 40 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (CHF 606) | CHF 525 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (CHF 258) | CHF 112 | + 130% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (CHF 4.82) | CHF 13 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (CHF 3.37) | CHF 31 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 12% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (CHF 61) | CHF 114 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (CHF 73) | CHF 59 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (CHF 87) | CHF 131 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (CHF 88) | CHF 189 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 18% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (CHF 34,556) | CHF 33,794 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (CHF 0.94) | CHF 1.57 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (CHF 59) | CHF 77 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 27% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (CHF 13) | CHF 16 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (CHF 10) | CHF 45 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (CHF 72) | CHF 97 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (CHF 13) | CHF 5.20 | + 153% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (CHF 2.85) | CHF 3.96 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (CHF 11) | CHF 4.42 | + 140% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (CHF 4.39) | CHF 3.46 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (CHF 1.97) | CHF 3.81 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (CHF 12) | CHF 36 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 18% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (CHF 42) | CHF 76 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (CHF 11) | CHF 37 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (CHF 34) | CHF 120 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (CHF 135) | CHF 113 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (CHF 5.05) | CHF 17 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (CHF 5.01) | CHF 5.00 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (CHF 2.58) | CHF 7 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (CHF 1,347) | CHF 478 | + 182% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (CHF 0.32) | CHF 0.37 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (CHF 54) | CHF 98 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (CHF 4.04) | CHF 8 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,491 prices entered by 191 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2020.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 29% cheaper than in Switzerland
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