Cost of living comparison
compared to
Antigua and Barbuda vs. United Kingdom Cost of Living Summary
Antigua and Barbuda is 10.6% cheaper than United Kingdom overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 18.2% less in Antigua and Barbuda
- Groceries
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pay 73.2% more in Antigua and Barbuda
- Transportation
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pay 28.6% more in Antigua and Barbuda
- Housing
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pay 6.8% less in Antigua and Barbuda
- Childcare
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pay 90.5% less in Antigua and Barbuda
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 28.5% less in Antigua and Barbuda
- Clothing
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pay 32.1% less in Antigua and Barbuda
The cost of groceries and transportation in Antigua and Barbuda are more expensive than in United Kingdom. Expenses including childcare, clothing, entertainment and sports, restaurants, and housing are lower in Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua and Barbuda vs. United Kingdom Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Antigua and Barbuda instead of United Kingdom, you would:
pay 18.2% less for restaurants
|
United Kingdom
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$20.41
£15.30
|
$13.88
EC$37.50
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.94
£7.45
|
$11.10
EC$30.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.32
£1.74
|
$2.07
EC$5.60
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.65
£1.23
|
$0.96
EC$2.58
|
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United Kingdom vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of restaurants
pay 73.2% more for groceries
|
United Kingdom
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.59
£1.20
|
$2.78
EC$7.50
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.71
£3.53
|
$4.07
EC$11.00
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.20
£4.65
|
$8.40
EC$22.71
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.87
£2.90
|
$5.37
EC$14.50
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.87
£2.90
|
$3.69
EC$9.98
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.32
£0.99
|
$2.96
EC$8.00
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.73
£0.55
|
$1.11
EC$3.00
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.28
£0.96
|
$3.70
EC$10.00
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.49
£1.12
|
$3.70
EC$10.00
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.72
£0.54
|
$1.30
EC$3.50
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.71
£0.53
|
$1.30
EC$3.50
|
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United Kingdom vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of groceries
pay 28.6% more for transportation
|
United Kingdom
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.22
£5.41
|
$6.29
EC$17.00
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$99.05
£74.25
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$36,224.29
£27,154.63
|
$23,681.34
EC$64,000.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$22.08
£16.55
|
$51.53
EC$139.27
|
|
United Kingdom vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of transportation
pay 6.8% less for housing
|
United Kingdom
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$41.90
£31.41
|
$77.58
EC$209.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,285.79
£963.86
|
$1,048.39
EC$2,833.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,062.09
£796.17
|
$678.37
EC$1,833.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$233.57
£175.09
|
$99.04
EC$267.65
|
|
United Kingdom vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of housing
pay 90.5% less for childcare
|
United Kingdom
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,530.71
£1,147.46
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$19,375.12
£14,524.07
|
$1,850.10
EC$5,000.00
|
|
United Kingdom vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of childcare
pay 28.5% less for entertainment and sports
|
United Kingdom
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.35
£4.76
|
$1.85
EC$5.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.54
£3.40
|
$3.95
EC$10.67
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$19.18
£14.38
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$49.26
£36.92
|
$61.67
EC$166.67
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.88
£10.41
|
$6.20
EC$16.75
|
|
United Kingdom vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 32.1% less for clothing
|
United Kingdom
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$86.00
£64.47
|
$50.00
EC$135.13
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$44.20
£33.13
|
?? | |
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$95.21
£71.37
|
$74.00
EC$200.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$101.36
£75.98
|
?? | |
United Kingdom vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of clothing
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