Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 36% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (£19) | £12 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (£5.11) | £5.84 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (£1.70) | £3.40 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (£1.43) | £0.90 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (£3.08) | £2.42 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (£3.85) | £2.08 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (£5.95) | £4.08 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (£3.33) | £1.86 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (£1.76) | £0.92 | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (£1.73) | £1.69 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (£11) | £8 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (£3.55) | £1.88 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (£1.32) | £0.99 | + 32% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 26% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (£1,368) | £1,969 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (£824) | £1,330 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (£183) | £142 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (£671) | £1,249 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (£394) | £1,030 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (£115) | £108 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (£39) | £22 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (£511) | £334 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (£217) | £84 | + 159% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (£4.06) | £7 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (£2.84) | £12 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 38% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (£51) | £71 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (£61) | £31 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (£73) | £73 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (£74) | £77 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 30% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (£29,120) | £19,845 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (£0.79) | £1.25 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (£50) | £97 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 35% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (£11) | £4.04 | + 170% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (£9) | £9 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (£60) | £86 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (£11) | £3.45 | + 221% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (£2.40) | £1.61 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (£9) | £3.89 | + 130% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (£3.70) | £1.84 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (£1.66) | £1.51 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (£10) | £12 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 33% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (£35) | £29 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (£9) | £20 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (£28) | £105 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (£113) | £56 | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (£4.26) | £9 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (£4.23) | £3.13 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (£2.18) | £4.67 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (£1,135) | £415 | + 174% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (£0.27) | £0.13 | + 105% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (£45) | £40 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (£3.40) | £11 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,406 prices entered by 1,022 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 08, 2020.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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