Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 6% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (£9) | £13 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (£7) | £7 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (£1.80) | £3.44 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (£1.51) | £1.11 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (£3.61) | £3.47 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (£4.09) | £1.92 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (£6) | £4.23 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (£3.53) | £2.00 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (£1.87) | £0.94 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (£1.83) | £1.72 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (£8) | £8 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (£1.81) | £2.25 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (£2.11) | £1.11 | + 89% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 24% 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 (£1,451) | £2,042 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (£874) | £1,348 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (£194) | £218 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (£712) | £1,159 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (£418) | £817 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (£122) | £133 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (£45) | £26 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (£39) | £306 | - 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (£230) | £93 | + 148% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (£4.31) | £6 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (£3.01) | £15 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 49% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (£54) | £63 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (£65) | £32 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (£77) | £68 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (£78) | £70 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 41% 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 (£30,885) | £25,545 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (£1.04) | £1.52 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (£36) | £91 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 10% 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 (£12) | £4.12 | + 181% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (£9) | £11 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (£45) | £112 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (£12) | £3.78 | + 212% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (£2.54) | £1.71 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (£9) | £3.49 | + 172% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (£3.92) | £2.13 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (£1.76) | £1.81 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (£11) | £14 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 34% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (£37) | £37 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (£4.51) | £19 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (£30) | £153 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (£120) | £58 | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (£4.51) | £10 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (£4.48) | £3.28 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (£2.31) | £4.90 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (£1,204) | £412 | + 192% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (£0.29) | £0.10 | + 177% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (£48) | £34 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (£3.61) | £13 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,349 prices entered by 691 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 15% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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