Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 30% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (£17) | £10 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (£4.70) | £5.86 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (£1.57) | £3.32 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (£1.31) | £0.82 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (£2.83) | £2.48 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (£3.55) | £1.93 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (£5.48) | £4.44 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (£3.07) | £1.95 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (£1.62) | £0.79 | + 105% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (£1.59) | £1.68 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (£10) | £8 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (£3.27) | £1.95 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (£1.21) | £0.91 | + 34% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 25% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (£1,259) | £1,792 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (£758) | £1,080 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (£168) | £145 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (£618) | £1,121 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (£363) | £1,034 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (£106) | £100 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (£36) | £22 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (£470) | £318 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (£200) | £73 | + 174% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (£3.74) | £6 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (£2.61) | £12 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 25% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (£47) | £69 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (£56) | £33 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (£67) | £77 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (£68) | £75 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 31% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (£26,804) | £20,042 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (£0.73) | £1.15 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (£46) | £86 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 28% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (£10) | £3.27 | + 207% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (£8) | £9 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (£56) | £82 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (£10) | £3.51 | + 191% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (£2.21) | £1.58 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (£8) | £3.20 | + 157% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (£3.40) | £1.88 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (£1.53) | £1.43 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (£10) | £13 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 7% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (£32) | £30 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (£9) | £19 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (£26) | £135 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (£104) | £57 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (£3.92) | £9 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (£3.89) | £3.29 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (£2.00) | £4.60 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (£1,044) | £428 | + 144% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (£0.25) | £0.30 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (£42) | £34 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (£3.13) | £12 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,389 prices entered by 888 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 10% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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