Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 33% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (£10) | £12 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (£8) | £6 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (£1.97) | £3.55 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (£1.65) | £0.92 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (£3.94) | £2.76 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (£4.46) | £2.20 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (£7) | £3.96 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (£3.86) | £2.07 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (£2.04) | £0.84 | + 142% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (£2.00) | £1.95 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (£8) | £9 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (£4.11) | £2.00 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (£2.30) | £1.06 | + 117% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 15% 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 (£1,583) | £1,945 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (£953) | £1,442 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (£212) | £183 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (£777) | £1,292 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (£456) | £893 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (£133) | £160 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (£49) | £25 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (£42) | £301 | - 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (£251) | £111 | + 126% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (£4.70) | £7 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (£3.28) | £13 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 52% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (£59) | £67 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (£71) | £33 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (£84) | £77 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (£85) | £73 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 29% 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 (£33,697) | £22,680 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (£1.13) | £1.70 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (£39) | £82 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 39% 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 (£13) | £3.94 | + 220% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (£10) | £9 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (£49) | £84 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (£13) | £2.92 | + 340% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (£2.78) | £1.57 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (£10) | £3.87 | + 168% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (£4.28) | £2.11 | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (£1.92) | £1.58 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (£12) | £13 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 42% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (£41) | £35 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (£4.92) | £21 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (£33) | £112 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (£131) | £60 | + 118% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (£4.92) | £9 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (£4.89) | £3.16 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (£2.52) | £4.98 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (£1,313) | £508 | + 159% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (£0.31) | £0.15 | + 107% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (£53) | £37 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (£3.94) | £12 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,391 prices entered by 677 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 06, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in United Kingdom
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