Cost of living comparison
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Antigua and Barbuda vs. United Arab Emirates Cost of Living Summary
Antigua and Barbuda is 34.5% more expensive than United Arab Emirates overall.
- Restaurants
- pay 73.0% more in Antigua and Barbuda
- Groceries
- pay 2.5 times more in Antigua and Barbuda
- Transportation
- pay 2.9 times more in Antigua and Barbuda
- Housing
- pay 25.4% less in Antigua and Barbuda
- Childcare
- pay 77.3% less in Antigua and Barbuda
- Entertainment and Sports
- pay 43.6% less in Antigua and Barbuda
- Clothing
- pay 31.7% less in Antigua and Barbuda
The cost of transportation, groceries, and restaurants in Antigua and Barbuda are more expensive than in United Arab Emirates. Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, clothing, and housing are lower in Antigua and Barbuda. Notably, transportation and groceries are significantly more expensive in Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua and Barbuda vs. United Arab Emirates Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Antigua and Barbuda instead of United Arab Emirates, you would:
pay 73.0% more for restaurants
United Arab Emirates | Antigua and Barbuda | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $7.91 AED29.06 | $13.88 EC$37.50 | |
| Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar | $8.65 AED31.75 | $11.10 EC$30.00 | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $1.04 AED3.83 | $2.07 EC$5.60 | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $0.50 AED1.85 | $0.96 EC$2.58 | |
United Arab Emirates vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of restaurants
pay 2.5 times more for groceries
United Arab Emirates | Antigua and Barbuda | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread 1 loaf | $1.47 AED5.39 | $2.78 EC$7.50 | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $5.36 AED19.68 | $4.07 EC$11.00 | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $6.96 AED25.56 | $8.40 EC$22.71 | |
| Eggs 1 dozen | $2.81 AED10.34 | $5.37 EC$14.50 | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $3.68 AED13.51 | $3.69 EC$9.98 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $0.98 AED3.59 | $2.96 EC$8.00 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.75 AED2.75 | $1.11 EC$3.00 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.73 AED2.69 | $3.70 EC$10.00 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $0.59 AED2.15 | $3.70 EC$10.00 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.48 AED1.76 | $1.30 EC$3.50 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.53 AED1.93 | $1.30 EC$3.50 | |
United Arab Emirates vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of groceries
pay 2.9 times more for transportation
United Arab Emirates | Antigua and Barbuda | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $2.91 AED10.69 | $6.29 EC$17.00 | |
| Monthly public transit pass | $53.10 AED195.00 | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $40,680.12 AED149K | $23,681.34 EC$64,000.00 | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $8.50 AED31.21 | $51.53 EC$139.27 | |
United Arab Emirates vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of transportation
pay 25.4% less for housing
United Arab Emirates | Antigua and Barbuda | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl | $101.41 AED372.42 | $77.58 EC$209.67 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $1,438.18 AED5,281.71 | $1,048.39 EC$2,833.33 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $990.79 AED3,638.67 | $678.37 EC$1,833.33 | |
| Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating | $122.67 AED450.49 | $99.04 EC$267.65 | |
United Arab Emirates vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of housing
pay 77.3% less for childcare
United Arab Emirates | Antigua and Barbuda | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $497.28 AED1,826.25 | ?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $8,164.49 AED29,984.10 | $1,850.10 EC$5,000.00 | |
United Arab Emirates vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of childcare
pay 43.6% less for entertainment and sports
United Arab Emirates | Antigua and Barbuda | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $10.43 AED38.31 | $1.85 EC$5.00 | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $4.99 AED18.32 | $3.95 EC$10.67 | |
| Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar | $6.23 AED22.88 | ?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | $75.55 AED277.45 | $61.67 EC$166.67 | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $13.19 AED48.44 | $6.20 EC$16.75 | |
United Arab Emirates vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 31.7% less for clothing
United Arab Emirates | Antigua and Barbuda | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular jeans Levi's brand | $75.04 AED275.58 | $50.00 EC$135.13 | |
| Regular dress from H&M or similar store | $59.50 AED218.51 | ?? | |
| Running shoes Nike or Adidas | $105.66 AED388.03 | $74.00 EC$200.00 | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $106.53 AED391.23 | ?? | |
United Arab Emirates vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of clothing
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