Cost of living comparison
compared to
Antigua and Barbuda vs. Malta Cost of Living Summary
Antigua and Barbuda is 4.8% cheaper than Malta overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 20.1% less in Antigua and Barbuda
- Groceries
-
pay 69.4% more in Antigua and Barbuda
- Transportation
-
pay 22.4% more in Antigua and Barbuda
- Housing
-
pay 27.8% more in Antigua and Barbuda
- Childcare
-
pay 81.4% less in Antigua and Barbuda
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 14.2% less in Antigua and Barbuda
- Clothing
-
pay 37.5% less in Antigua and Barbuda
The cost of groceries, housing, and transportation in Antigua and Barbuda are more expensive than in Malta. Expenses including childcare, clothing, restaurants, and entertainment and sports are lower in Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua and Barbuda vs. Malta Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Antigua and Barbuda instead of Malta, you would:
pay 20.1% less for restaurants
|
Malta
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.96
€15.43
|
$13.88
EC$37.50
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.23
€9.65
|
$11.10
EC$30.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.39
€2.05
|
$2.07
EC$5.60
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.68
€1.45
|
$0.96
EC$2.58
|
|
Malta vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of restaurants
pay 69.4% more for groceries
|
Malta
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.26
€1.08
|
$2.78
EC$7.50
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.95
€4.25
|
$4.07
EC$11.00
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.03
€4.32
|
$8.40
EC$22.71
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.71
€3.18
|
$5.37
EC$14.50
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.03
€3.46
|
$3.69
EC$9.98
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.48
€1.27
|
$2.96
EC$8.00
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.98
€0.84
|
$1.11
EC$3.00
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.26
€1.08
|
$3.70
EC$10.00
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.39
€1.20
|
$3.70
EC$10.00
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.83
€0.71
|
$1.30
EC$3.50
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.00
€0.86
|
$1.30
EC$3.50
|
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Malta vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of groceries
pay 22.4% more for transportation
|
Malta
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.92
€5.08
|
$6.29
EC$17.00
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$24.36
€20.92
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$30,920.78
€26,555.11
|
$23,681.34
EC$64,000.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$27.98
€24.03
|
$51.53
EC$139.27
|
|
Malta vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of transportation
pay 27.8% more for housing
|
Malta
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$33.98
€29.18
|
$77.58
EC$209.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,136.89
€976.37
|
$1,048.39
EC$2,833.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$992.07
€852.00
|
$678.37
EC$1,833.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$80.91
€69.49
|
$99.04
EC$267.65
|
|
Malta vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of housing
pay 81.4% less for childcare
|
Malta
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$469.75
€403.42
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$9,931.03
€8,528.88
|
$1,850.10
EC$5,000.00
|
|
Malta vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of childcare
pay 14.2% less for entertainment and sports
|
Malta
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.09
€3.51
|
$1.85
EC$5.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.73
€2.35
|
$3.95
EC$10.67
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$6.57
€5.64
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$64.29
€55.21
|
$61.67
EC$166.67
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.74
€9.22
|
$6.20
EC$16.75
|
|
Malta vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 37.5% less for clothing
|
Malta
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$92.64
€79.56
|
$50.00
EC$135.13
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$45.37
€38.96
|
?? | |
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$104.01
€89.33
|
$74.00
EC$200.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$110.90
€95.24
|
?? | |
Malta vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of clothing
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