Cost of living comparison
compared to
South Carolina vs. Antigua and Barbuda Cost of Living Summary
South Carolina is 2.5 times more expensive than Antigua and Barbuda overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 47.3% more in South Carolina
- Groceries
-
pay 3.3% less in South Carolina
- Transportation
-
pay 27.4% less in South Carolina
- Housing
-
pay 45.4% more in South Carolina
- Childcare
-
pay 10.4 times more in South Carolina
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 68.8% more in South Carolina
- Clothing
-
pay 7.1% more in South Carolina
The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, restaurants, housing, and clothing in South Carolina are more expensive than in Antigua and Barbuda. Expenses including transportation and groceries are lower in South Carolina. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in South Carolina.
South Carolina vs. Antigua and Barbuda Cost Breakdown
If you lived in South Carolina instead of Antigua and Barbuda, you would:
pay 47.3% more for restaurants
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
South Carolina
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$13.88
EC$37.50
|
$19.17
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.10
EC$30.00
|
$11.16
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.07
EC$5.60
|
$2.65
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.96
EC$2.58
|
$2.13
|
|
Antigua and Barbuda vs. South Carolina - Cost of restaurants
pay 3.3% less for groceries
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
South Carolina
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.78
EC$7.50
|
$3.44
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.07
EC$11.00
|
$5.99
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.40
EC$22.71
|
$3.54
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.37
EC$14.50
|
$4.18
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.69
EC$9.98
|
$5.64
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.96
EC$8.00
|
$2.64
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.11
EC$3.00
|
$0.76
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.70
EC$10.00
|
$2.49
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.70
EC$10.00
|
$2.31
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.30
EC$3.50
|
$1.63
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.30
EC$3.50
|
$1.38
|
|
Antigua and Barbuda vs. South Carolina - Cost of groceries
pay 27.4% less for transportation
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
South Carolina
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.29
EC$17.00
|
$2.88
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$46.17
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$23,681.34
EC$64,000.00
|
$33,190.90
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$51.53
EC$139.27
|
$16.34
|
|
Antigua and Barbuda vs. South Carolina - Cost of transportation
pay 45.4% more for housing
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
South Carolina
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$77.58
EC$209.67
|
$66.47
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,048.39
EC$2,833.33
|
$1,589.94
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$678.37
EC$1,833.33
|
$1,366.92
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$99.04
EC$267.65
|
$141.20
|
|
Antigua and Barbuda vs. South Carolina - Cost of housing
pay 10.4 times more for childcare
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
South Carolina
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$1,346.85
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,850.10
EC$5,000.00
|
$19,168.15
|
|
Antigua and Barbuda vs. South Carolina - Cost of childcare
pay 68.8% more for entertainment and sports
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
South Carolina
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.85
EC$5.00
|
$5.29
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.95
EC$10.67
|
$5.17
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$7.67
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$61.67
EC$166.67
|
$32.75
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.20
EC$16.75
|
$12.71
|
|
Antigua and Barbuda vs. South Carolina - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 7.1% more for clothing
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
South Carolina
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.00
EC$135.13
|
$50.06
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$35.86
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$74.00
EC$200.00
|
$84.43
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$112.81
|
|
Antigua and Barbuda vs. South Carolina - Cost of clothing
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