Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Venezuela
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Food | + 8% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 8% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Venezuela | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 ($11) | US $18 | - 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 ($9) | US $10 | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 ($2.22) | US $3.41 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 ($1.86) | US $2.27 | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 ($4.44) | US $3.00 | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 ($5.02) | US $1.93 | + 161% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 ($8) | US $3.12 | + 148% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 ($4.35) | US $5.08 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 ($2.30) | US $2.32 | - 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 ($2.25) | US $1.73 | + 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 ($9) | US $10 | - 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 ($4.63) | US $2.32 | + 99% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 ($2.59) | US $1.09 | + 138% | |
Housing | + 87% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 87% 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 $882 | + 102% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 ($1,074) | US $413 | + 160% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 ($239) | US $45 | + 426% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 ($875) | US $509 | + 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 ($514) | US $298 | + 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 ($150) | US $37 | + 310% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 ($56) | US $31 | + 81% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 ($48) | US $275 | - 83% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 ($283) | US $145 | + 95% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 ($5.30) | US $8 | - 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 ($3.70) | US $10 | - 62% | |
Clothes | + 114% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 114% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Venezuela | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 ($67) | US $44 | + 50% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 ($80) | US $28 | + 190% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 ($95) | US $89 | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 ($96) | US $64 | + 50% | |
Transportation | + 57% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 57% 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 $23,477 | + 62% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 ($1.28) | US $0.77 | + 67% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 ($44) | US $27 | + 62% | |
Personal Care | + 57% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 57% 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 $3.48 | + 309% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 ($11) | US $8 | + 40% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 ($56) | US $46 | + 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 ($14) | US $4.38 | + 230% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 ($3.13) | US $3.86 | - 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 ($12) | US $4.42 | + 164% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 ($4.82) | US $2.68 | + 80% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 ($2.16) | US $2.08 | + 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 ($13) | US $18 | - 23% | |
Entertainment | + 77% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 77% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Venezuela | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 ($46) | US $25 | + 85% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 ($5.55) | US $9 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 ($37) | US $57 | - 35% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 ($148) | US $39 | + 276% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 ($5.55) | US $10 | - 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 ($5.51) | US $4.26 | + 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 ($2.84) | US $1.53 | + 85% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 ($1,480) | US $770 | + 92% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 ($0.35) | US $0.22 | + 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 ($59) | US $54 | + 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 ($4.44) | US $3.29 | + 35% | |
TOTAL | + 55% |

These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 55% more expensive than in Venezuela
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