Cost of living comparison
compared to
Antigua and Barbuda vs. Germany Cost of Living Summary
Antigua and Barbuda is 14.1% cheaper than Germany overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 31.4% less in Antigua and Barbuda
- Groceries
-
pay 61.2% more in Antigua and Barbuda
- Transportation
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pay 15.1% more in Antigua and Barbuda
- Housing
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pay 3.8% more in Antigua and Barbuda
- Childcare
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pay 88.8% less in Antigua and Barbuda
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 22.1% less in Antigua and Barbuda
- Clothing
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pay 36.6% less in Antigua and Barbuda
The cost of groceries, transportation, and housing in Antigua and Barbuda are more expensive than in Germany. Expenses including childcare, clothing, restaurants, and entertainment and sports are lower in Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua and Barbuda vs. Germany Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Antigua and Barbuda instead of Germany, you would:
pay 31.4% less for restaurants
|
Germany
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$16.25
€14.01
|
$13.88
EC$37.50
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.88
€10.24
|
$11.10
EC$30.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.29
€2.84
|
$2.07
EC$5.60
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.93
€2.53
|
$0.96
EC$2.58
|
|
Germany vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of restaurants
pay 61.2% more for groceries
|
Germany
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.25
€1.94
|
$2.78
EC$7.50
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.39
€6.37
|
$4.07
EC$11.00
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.79
€4.13
|
$8.40
EC$22.71
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.84
€3.31
|
$5.37
EC$14.50
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.58
€5.67
|
$3.69
EC$9.98
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.45
€1.25
|
$2.96
EC$8.00
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.82
€0.71
|
$1.11
EC$3.00
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.05
€0.91
|
$3.70
EC$10.00
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.20
€1.90
|
$3.70
EC$10.00
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.71
€0.61
|
$1.30
EC$3.50
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.72
€0.62
|
$1.30
EC$3.50
|
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Germany vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of groceries
pay 15.1% more for transportation
|
Germany
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.59
€6.55
|
$6.29
EC$17.00
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$62.94
€54.28
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,651.13
€27,293.63
|
$23,681.34
EC$64,000.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$27.45
€23.67
|
$51.53
EC$139.27
|
|
Germany vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of transportation
pay 3.8% more for housing
|
Germany
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$48.64
€41.94
|
$77.58
EC$209.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$874.65
€754.23
|
$1,048.39
EC$2,833.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$695.68
€599.90
|
$678.37
EC$1,833.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$258.10
€222.57
|
$99.04
EC$267.65
|
|
Germany vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of housing
pay 88.8% less for childcare
|
Germany
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$497.10
€428.67
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$16,538.74
€14,261.81
|
$1,850.10
EC$5,000.00
|
|
Germany vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of childcare
pay 22.1% less for entertainment and sports
|
Germany
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.05
€4.36
|
$1.85
EC$5.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.95
€3.40
|
$3.95
EC$10.67
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.74
€8.40
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$40.02
€34.51
|
$61.67
EC$166.67
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$14.41
€12.42
|
$6.20
EC$16.75
|
|
Germany vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 36.6% less for clothing
|
Germany
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$91.81
€79.17
|
$50.00
EC$135.13
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$46.05
€39.71
|
?? | |
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$102.53
€88.42
|
$74.00
EC$200.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$134.07
€115.61
|
?? | |
Germany vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of clothing
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