Cost of living comparison
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Antigua and Barbuda vs. Trinidad and Tobago Cost of Living Summary
Antigua and Barbuda is 38.1% more expensive than Trinidad and Tobago overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 53.5% more in Antigua and Barbuda
- Groceries
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pay 44.9% more in Antigua and Barbuda
- Transportation
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pay 2.9 times more in Antigua and Barbuda
- Housing
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pay 69.7% more in Antigua and Barbuda
- Childcare
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pay 70.1% less in Antigua and Barbuda
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 0.3% more in Antigua and Barbuda
- Clothing
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pay 22.6% less in Antigua and Barbuda
The cost of transportation, housing, restaurants, groceries, and entertainment and sports in Antigua and Barbuda are more expensive than in Trinidad and Tobago. Expenses including childcare and clothing are lower in Antigua and Barbuda. Notably, transportation is significantly more expensive in Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua and Barbuda vs. Trinidad and Tobago Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Antigua and Barbuda instead of Trinidad and Tobago, you would:
pay 53.5% more for restaurants
|
Trinidad and Tobago
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$9.57
TTD64.89
|
$13.88
EC$37.50
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$7.67
TTD51.99
|
$11.10
EC$30.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.02
TTD6.90
|
$2.07
EC$5.60
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.79
TTD5.38
|
$0.96
EC$2.58
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pay 44.9% more for groceries
|
Trinidad and Tobago
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Antigua and Barbuda
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.36
TTD16.02
|
$2.78
EC$7.50
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.83
TTD25.94
|
$4.07
EC$11.00
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.89
TTD60.28
|
$8.40
EC$22.71
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|
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.36
TTD29.54
|
$5.37
EC$14.50
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.08
TTD27.63
|
$3.69
EC$9.98
|
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.59
TTD17.56
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$2.96
EC$8.00
|
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.11
TTD7.49
|
$1.11
EC$3.00
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.78
TTD12.03
|
$3.70
EC$10.00
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.79
TTD12.14
|
$3.70
EC$10.00
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.60
TTD4.09
|
$1.30
EC$3.50
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.60
TTD4.04
|
$1.30
EC$3.50
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pay 2.9 times more for transportation
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Trinidad and Tobago
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Antigua and Barbuda
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.89
TTD26.36
|
$6.29
EC$17.00
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| Monthly public transit pass |
$86.39
TTD585.66
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$32,153.27
TTD217,962.54
|
$23,681.34
EC$64,000.00
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$8.08
TTD54.77
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$51.53
EC$139.27
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pay 69.7% more for housing
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Trinidad and Tobago
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Antigua and Barbuda
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$56.66
TTD384.07
|
$77.58
EC$209.67
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$557.33
TTD3,778.09
|
$1,048.39
EC$2,833.33
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$386.35
TTD2,618.99
|
$678.37
EC$1,833.33
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$55.56
TTD376.62
|
$99.04
EC$267.65
|
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pay 70.1% less for childcare
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Trinidad and Tobago
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Antigua and Barbuda
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$262.08
TTD1,776.62
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$6,187.26
TTD41,942.54
|
$1,850.10
EC$5,000.00
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pay 0.3% more for entertainment and sports
|
Trinidad and Tobago
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Antigua and Barbuda
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.09
TTD14.14
|
$1.85
EC$5.00
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.37
TTD22.86
|
$3.95
EC$10.67
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.99
TTD33.86
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.14
TTD339.88
|
$61.67
EC$166.67
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$8.53
TTD57.82
|
$6.20
EC$16.75
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pay 22.6% less for clothing
|
Trinidad and Tobago
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Antigua and Barbuda
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$53.14
TTD360.22
|
$50.00
EC$135.13
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$39.43
TTD267.32
|
?? | |
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$122.11
TTD827.76
|
$74.00
EC$200.00
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$88.97
TTD603.14
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