Cost of living comparison
compared to
Antigua and Barbuda vs. Chicago Cost of Living Summary
Antigua and Barbuda is 15.8% cheaper than Chicago.
- Restaurants
-
pay 32.1% less in Antigua and Barbuda
- Groceries
-
pay 22.3% more in Antigua and Barbuda
- Transportation
-
pay 96.1% more in Antigua and Barbuda
- Housing
-
pay 32.1% less in Antigua and Barbuda
- Childcare
-
pay 95.3% less in Antigua and Barbuda
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 45.5% less in Antigua and Barbuda
- Clothing
-
pay 23.9% less in Antigua and Barbuda
The cost of transportation and groceries in Antigua and Barbuda are more expensive than in Chicago. Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, restaurants, housing, and clothing are lower in Antigua and Barbuda. Notably, transportation is significantly more expensive in Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua and Barbuda vs. Chicago Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Antigua and Barbuda instead of Chicago, you would:
pay 32.1% less for restaurants
|
Chicago
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$20.50
|
$13.88
EC$37.50
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.00
|
$11.10
EC$30.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.96
|
$2.07
EC$5.60
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.33
|
$0.96
EC$2.58
|
|
Chicago vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of restaurants
pay 22.3% more for groceries
|
Chicago
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.01
|
$2.78
EC$7.50
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.05
|
$4.07
EC$11.00
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.30
|
$8.40
EC$22.71
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.02
|
$5.37
EC$14.50
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.55
|
$3.69
EC$9.98
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.31
|
$2.96
EC$8.00
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.79
|
$1.11
EC$3.00
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.85
|
$3.70
EC$10.00
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.09
|
$3.70
EC$10.00
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.16
|
$1.30
EC$3.50
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$1.30
EC$3.50
|
|
Chicago vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of groceries
pay 96.1% more for transportation
|
Chicago
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.81
|
$6.29
EC$17.00
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$75.00
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$35,691.85
|
$23,681.34
EC$64,000.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.43
|
$51.53
EC$139.27
|
|
Chicago vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of transportation
pay 32.1% less for housing
|
Chicago
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$65.83
|
$77.58
EC$209.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$2,418.00
|
$1,048.39
EC$2,833.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,692.50
|
$678.37
EC$1,833.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$141.41
|
$99.04
EC$267.65
|
|
Chicago vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of housing
pay 95.3% less for childcare
|
Chicago
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$2,050.00
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$39,114.29
|
$1,850.10
EC$5,000.00
|
|
Chicago vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of childcare
pay 45.5% less for entertainment and sports
|
Chicago
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$7.00
|
$1.85
EC$5.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.53
|
$3.95
EC$10.67
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$17.00
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$71.80
|
$61.67
EC$166.67
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$18.00
|
$6.20
EC$16.75
|
|
Chicago vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 23.9% less for clothing
|
Chicago
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$64.24
|
$50.00
EC$135.13
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$49.62
|
?? | |
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$99.48
|
$74.00
EC$200.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$146.50
|
?? | |
Chicago vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of clothing
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