Cost of living comparison
compared to
Antigua and Barbuda vs. Dublin Cost of Living Summary
Antigua and Barbuda is 21.5% cheaper than Dublin.
- Restaurants
-
pay 36.2% less in Antigua and Barbuda
- Groceries
-
pay 45.5% more in Antigua and Barbuda
- Transportation
-
pay 35.2% more in Antigua and Barbuda
- Housing
-
pay 34.4% less in Antigua and Barbuda
- Childcare
-
pay 80.3% less in Antigua and Barbuda
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 35.7% less in Antigua and Barbuda
- Clothing
-
pay 44.8% less in Antigua and Barbuda
The cost of groceries and transportation in Antigua and Barbuda are more expensive than in Dublin. Expenses including childcare, clothing, restaurants, entertainment and sports, and housing are lower in Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua and Barbuda vs. Dublin Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Antigua and Barbuda instead of Dublin, you would:
pay 36.2% less for restaurants
|
Dublin
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$25.69
€22.07
|
$13.88
EC$37.50
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.14
€11.28
|
$11.10
EC$30.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.76
€2.37
|
$2.07
EC$5.60
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.30
€1.98
|
$0.96
EC$2.58
|
|
Dublin vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of restaurants
pay 45.5% more for groceries
|
Dublin
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.18
€1.87
|
$2.78
EC$7.50
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.43
€5.52
|
$4.07
EC$11.00
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.77
€5.81
|
$8.40
EC$22.71
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.43
€3.81
|
$5.37
EC$14.50
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.41
€4.65
|
$3.69
EC$9.98
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.38
€1.19
|
$2.96
EC$8.00
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.94
€0.81
|
$1.11
EC$3.00
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.21
€1.04
|
$3.70
EC$10.00
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.55
€2.19
|
$3.70
EC$10.00
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.93
€0.80
|
$1.30
EC$3.50
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.75
€0.64
|
$1.30
EC$3.50
|
|
Dublin vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of groceries
pay 35.2% more for transportation
|
Dublin
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.79
€6.69
|
$6.29
EC$17.00
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$110.95
€95.29
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$42,559.40
€36,550.48
|
$23,681.34
EC$64,000.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$19.15
€16.45
|
$51.53
EC$139.27
|
|
Dublin vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of transportation
pay 34.4% less for housing
|
Dublin
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$56.79
€48.77
|
$77.58
EC$209.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$2,406.85
€2,067.03
|
$1,048.39
EC$2,833.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$2,011.21
€1,727.25
|
$678.37
EC$1,833.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$203.82
€175.04
|
$99.04
EC$267.65
|
|
Dublin vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of housing
pay 80.3% less for childcare
|
Dublin
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,324.27
€1,137.30
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$9,401.84
€8,074.41
|
$1,850.10
EC$5,000.00
|
|
Dublin vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of childcare
pay 35.7% less for entertainment and sports
|
Dublin
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$8.18
€7.02
|
$1.85
EC$5.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.77
€4.10
|
$3.95
EC$10.67
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$21.02
€18.05
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$55.52
€47.68
|
$61.67
EC$166.67
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$15.18
€13.04
|
$6.20
EC$16.75
|
|
Dublin vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 44.8% less for clothing
|
Dublin
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$108.66
€93.32
|
$50.00
EC$135.13
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$50.22
€43.13
|
?? | |
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$114.78
€98.57
|
$74.00
EC$200.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$117.90
€101.26
|
?? | |
Dublin vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of clothing
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