Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (£9) | £15 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (£7) | £8 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (£1.76) | £3.95 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (£1.47) | £1.15 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (£3.52) | £3.75 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (£3.98) | £2.60 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (£6) | £4.89 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (£3.44) | £2.15 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (£1.82) | £0.93 | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (£1.78) | £2.10 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (£7) | £9 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (£1.76) | £2.23 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (£2.05) | £1.07 | + 92% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 43% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (£1,414) | £2,696 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (£851) | £2,054 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (£189) | £198 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (£694) | £1,720 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (£407) | £1,324 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (£119) | £159 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (£44) | £28 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (£38) | £298 | - 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (£224) | £83 | + 171% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (£4.20) | £9 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £15 | - | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 24% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (£53) | £72 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (£63) | £35 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (£75) | £84 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (£76) | £90 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 54% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (£30,101) | £28,980 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (£1.01) | £1.45 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (£35) | £110 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 28% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (£11) | £4.15 | + 171% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £8 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (£44) | £61 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (£11) | £4.17 | + 175% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (£2.48) | £2.15 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (£9) | £4.71 | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (£3.82) | £2.28 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (£1.72) | £1.97 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (£11) | £15 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 16% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (£36) | £37 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (£4.40) | £23 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (£29) | £113 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (£117) | £68 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (£4.40) | £12 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (£4.37) | £3.68 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (£2.25) | £5.79 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (£1,173) | £543 | + 116% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (£0.28) | £0.14 | + 106% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (£47) | £39 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (£3.52) | £15 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,915 prices entered by 543 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 28% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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