Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 202% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 202% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (179TL) | 39TL | + 359% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (49TL) | 27TL | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (16TL) | 14TL | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (14TL) | 5.63TL | + 143% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (29TL) | 13TL | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (37TL) | 5.54TL | + 567% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (57TL) | 23TL | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (32TL) | 5.69TL | + 461% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (17TL) | 3.19TL | + 430% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (17TL) | 13TL | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (103TL) | 79TL | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (34TL) | 6TL | + 430% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (13TL) | 2.40TL | + 426% | |
| Housing | + 208% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 208% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (13,116TL) | 3,752TL | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (7,898TL) | 2,207TL | + 258% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (1,755TL) | 560TL | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (6,435TL) | 2,689TL | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (3,777TL) | 1,511TL | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (1,102TL) | 438TL | + 152% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (372TL) | 73TL | + 410% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (4,896TL) | 2,399TL | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (2,082TL) | 711TL | + 193% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (39TL) | 34TL | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (27TL) | 28TL | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 160% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 160% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (490TL) | 237TL | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (587TL) | 191TL | + 208% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (700TL) | 461TL | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (707TL) | 312TL | + 126% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 54% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (279,227TL) | 229,123TL | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (8TL) | 7TL | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (479TL) | 224TL | + 113% | |
| Personal Care | + 164% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 164% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (105TL) | 20TL | + 430% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (82TL) | 25TL | + 226% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (579TL) | 217TL | + 167% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (106TL) | 27TL | + 294% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (23TL) | 21TL | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (86TL) | 20TL | + 332% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (35TL) | 10TL | + 253% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (16TL) | 19TL | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (99TL) | 39TL | + 156% | |
| Entertainment | + 159% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 159% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (337TL) | 116TL | + 189% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (90TL) | 46TL | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (272TL) | 181TL | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (1,088TL) | 313TL | + 247% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (41TL) | 56TL | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (41TL) | 16TL | + 149% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (21TL) | 24TL | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (10,881TL) | 3,916TL | + 178% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (2.58TL) | 0.78TL | + 233% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (435TL) | 182TL | + 139% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (33TL) | 18TL | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 142% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,806 prices entered by 552 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 142% more expensive than in Turkey
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