Cost of living comparison
compared to
Antigua and Barbuda vs. Bahrain Cost of Living Summary
Antigua and Barbuda is 38.2% more expensive than Bahrain overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 85.9% more in Antigua and Barbuda
- Groceries
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pay 2.2 times more in Antigua and Barbuda
- Transportation
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pay 2.9 times more in Antigua and Barbuda
- Housing
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pay 21.3% more in Antigua and Barbuda
- Childcare
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pay 71.9% less in Antigua and Barbuda
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 42.3% less in Antigua and Barbuda
- Clothing
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pay 17.2% less in Antigua and Barbuda
The cost of transportation, groceries, restaurants, and housing in Antigua and Barbuda are more expensive than in Bahrain. Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, and clothing are lower in Antigua and Barbuda. Notably, transportation, groceries, and restaurants are significantly more expensive in Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua and Barbuda vs. Bahrain Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Antigua and Barbuda instead of Bahrain, you would:
pay 85.9% more for restaurants
|
Bahrain
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$6.42
BHD2.430
|
$16.65
EC$45.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$7.93
BHD3.000
|
$9.25
EC$25.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.13
BHD0.430
|
$1.95
EC$5.27
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.53
BHD0.200
|
$1.20
EC$3.25
|
|
Bahrain vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of restaurants
pay 2.2 times more for groceries
|
Bahrain
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.18
BHD0.450
|
$2.78
EC$7.50
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.29
BHD1.620
|
$4.26
EC$11.50
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.16
BHD2.330
|
$8.40
EC$22.71
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.19
BHD0.830
|
$6.66
EC$18.00
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.75
BHD1.040
|
$3.52
EC$9.53
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.17
BHD0.440
|
$2.96
EC$8.00
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.99
BHD0.370
|
$1.11
EC$3.00
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.01
BHD0.380
|
$3.70
EC$10.00
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.74
BHD0.280
|
$3.70
EC$10.00
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.42
BHD0.160
|
$1.30
EC$3.50
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.53
BHD0.200
|
$1.30
EC$3.50
|
|
Bahrain vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of groceries
pay 2.9 times more for transportation
|
Bahrain
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$2.10
BHD0.800
|
$6.11
EC$16.50
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$42.90
BHD16.250
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$33,877.63
BHD12,832.000
|
?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$27.42
BHD10.380
|
?? | |
Bahrain vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of transportation
pay 21.3% more for housing
|
Bahrain
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$36.07
BHD13.660
|
$81.40
EC$220.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$937.18
BHD354.980
|
$1,048.39
EC$2,833.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$670.90
BHD254.120
|
$678.37
EC$1,833.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$99.35
BHD37.630
|
$198.07
EC$535.29
|
|
Bahrain vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of housing
pay 71.9% less for childcare
|
Bahrain
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$442.48
BHD167.600
|
$185.01
EC$500.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$9,792.89
BHD3,709.300
|
$1,850.10
EC$5,000.00
|
|
Bahrain vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of childcare
pay 42.3% less for entertainment and sports
|
Bahrain
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$7.03
BHD2.660
|
$2.41
EC$6.50
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.97
BHD1.880
|
$3.70
EC$10.00
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.94
BHD1.870
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$87.02
BHD32.960
|
$64.75
EC$175.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.35
BHD4.300
|
$6.29
EC$17.00
|
|
Bahrain vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 17.2% less for clothing
|
Bahrain
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$61.27
BHD23.210
|
$50.00
EC$135.13
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$47.96
BHD18.170
|
?? | |
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$88.18
BHD33.400
|
$74.00
EC$200.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$86.19
BHD32.650
|
?? | |
Bahrain vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of clothing
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