Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Venezuela
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Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Venezuela | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Venezuela | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 ($11) | US $21 | - 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 ($9) | US $11 | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 ($2.22) | US $3.30 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 ($1.86) | US $2.10 | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 ($4.44) | US $3.07 | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 ($5.02) | US $1.90 | + 165% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 ($8) | US $3.52 | + 120% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 ($4.35) | US $5.24 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 ($2.30) | US $2.23 | + 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 ($2.25) | US $1.68 | + 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 ($9) | US $11 | - 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 ($2.22) | US $2.40 | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 ($2.59) | US $1.23 | + 111% | |
Housing | + 94% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 94% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Venezuela | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 ($1,784) | US $810 | + 120% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 ($1,074) | US $437 | + 146% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 ($239) | US $42 | + 466% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 ($875) | US $518 | + 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 ($514) | US $319 | + 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 ($150) | US $42 | + 255% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 ($56) | US $28 | + 98% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 ($48) | US $256 | - 81% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 ($283) | US $130 | + 118% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 ($5.30) | US $8 | - 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 ($3.70) | US $10 | - 62% | |
Clothes | + 76% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 76% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Venezuela | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 ($67) | US $53 | + 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 ($80) | US $30 | + 170% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 ($95) | US $107 | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 ($96) | US $92 | + 5% | |
Transportation | + 60% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 60% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Venezuela | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 ($37,982) | US $25,842 | + 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 ($1.28) | US $0.51 | + 150% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 ($44) | US $27 | + 65% | |
Personal Care | + 41% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 41% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Venezuela | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 ($14) | US $4.55 | + 213% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 ($11) | US $11 | - 1% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 ($56) | US $36 | + 53% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 ($14) | US $4.92 | + 194% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 ($3.13) | US $4.62 | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 ($12) | US $4.90 | + 138% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 ($4.82) | US $2.97 | + 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 ($2.16) | US $2.50 | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 ($13) | US $13 | + 2% | |
Entertainment | + 105% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 105% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Venezuela | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 ($46) | US $22 | + 113% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 ($5.55) | US $8 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 ($37) | US $55 | - 33% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 ($148) | US $36 | + 314% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 ($5.55) | US $7 | - 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 ($5.51) | US $4.00 | + 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 ($2.84) | US $1.62 | + 76% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 ($1,480) | US $725 | + 104% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 ($0.35) | US $0.16 | + 115% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 ($59) | US $47 | + 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 ($4.44) | US $3.15 | + 41% | |
TOTAL | + 53% |

These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 53% more expensive than in Venezuela
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