Cost of living comparison
compared to
Antigua and Barbuda vs. El Salvador Cost of Living Summary
Antigua and Barbuda is 28.8% more expensive than El Salvador overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 88.8% more in Antigua and Barbuda
- Groceries
-
pay 73.8% more in Antigua and Barbuda
- Transportation
-
pay 45.6% more in Antigua and Barbuda
- Housing
-
pay 57.5% more in Antigua and Barbuda
- Childcare
-
pay 71.2% less in Antigua and Barbuda
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 39.0% more in Antigua and Barbuda
- Clothing
-
pay 32.0% less in Antigua and Barbuda
The cost of restaurants, groceries, housing, transportation, and entertainment and sports in Antigua and Barbuda are more expensive than in El Salvador. Expenses including childcare and clothing are lower in Antigua and Barbuda. Notably, restaurants is significantly more expensive in Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua and Barbuda vs. El Salvador Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Antigua and Barbuda instead of El Salvador, you would:
pay 88.8% more for restaurants
|
El Salvador
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.50
SVC47.99
|
$13.88
EC$37.50
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$6.33
SVC55.23
|
$11.10
EC$30.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.99
SVC8.64
|
$2.07
EC$5.60
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.81
SVC7.05
|
$0.96
EC$2.58
|
|
El Salvador vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of restaurants
pay 73.8% more for groceries
|
El Salvador
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.95
SVC17.01
|
$2.78
EC$7.50
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.77
SVC32.86
|
$4.07
EC$11.00
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.72
SVC58.61
|
$8.40
EC$22.71
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.78
SVC24.25
|
$5.37
EC$14.50
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.82
SVC24.64
|
$3.69
EC$9.98
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.67
SVC14.60
|
$2.96
EC$8.00
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.76
SVC6.60
|
$1.11
EC$3.00
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.17
SVC10.17
|
$3.70
EC$10.00
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.22
SVC10.61
|
$3.70
EC$10.00
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.97
SVC8.44
|
$1.30
EC$3.50
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.98
SVC8.51
|
$1.30
EC$3.50
|
|
El Salvador vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of groceries
pay 45.6% more for transportation
|
El Salvador
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.75
SVC32.69
|
$6.29
EC$17.00
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$15.00
SVC130.88
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,666.67
SVC215,223.23
|
$23,681.34
EC$64,000.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$29.78
SVC259.88
|
$51.53
EC$139.27
|
|
El Salvador vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of transportation
pay 57.5% more for housing
|
El Salvador
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$41.89
SVC365.49
|
$77.58
EC$209.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$666.67
SVC5,816.84
|
$1,048.39
EC$2,833.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$502.78
SVC4,386.87
|
$678.37
EC$1,833.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$64.97
SVC566.86
|
$99.04
EC$267.65
|
|
El Salvador vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of housing
pay 71.2% less for childcare
|
El Salvador
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$162.67
SVC1,419.31
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$6,420.00
SVC56,016.21
|
$1,850.10
EC$5,000.00
|
|
El Salvador vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of childcare
pay 39.0% more for entertainment and sports
|
El Salvador
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.00
SVC17.45
|
$1.85
EC$5.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
SVC24.69
|
$3.95
EC$10.67
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.00
SVC34.90
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.27
SVC264.08
|
$61.67
EC$166.67
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.17
SVC45.08
|
$6.20
EC$16.75
|
|
El Salvador vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 32.0% less for clothing
|
El Salvador
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$62.60
SVC546.20
|
$50.00
EC$135.13
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$45.83
SVC399.91
|
?? | |
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$131.80
SVC1,149.99
|
$74.00
EC$200.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$109.17
SVC952.51
|
?? | |
El Salvador vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of clothing
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