Cost of living
Antigua and Barbuda compared to United States
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Overview comparison
Antigua and BarbudaUnited States
Consumer prices in United States are roughly 54% higher than in Antigua and Barbuda.
Cost of living
| Item | Antigua and Barbuda | United States |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,083 | 2,306 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,784 | 5,517 |
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| Without rent one person | 672 | 927 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,118 | 2,383 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 509.15 | 1,662.95 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 831.52 | 2,841.14 |
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| Food person | 324 | 721 |
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| Food family | 826 | 1,462 |
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| Transport person | 88.69 | 116.56 |
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| Transport family | 242.33 | 284.67 |
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| Life expectancy | 91.97 years | 80.34 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Antigua and Barbuda | United States |
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| Lunch Menu | 10.3 | 21.48 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 42.06 | 65.37 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.87 | 9.14 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.46 | 6.54 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.83 | 5.12 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.18 | 2.12 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Antigua and Barbuda | United States |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 363.44 | 1,552.12 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 287.13 | 1,084.85 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 980.83 | 3,145.8 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 623.98 | 2,951.22 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 90.6 | 101.31 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 150.36 | 214.84 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 44.41 | 69.1 |
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Transportation
| Item | Antigua and Barbuda | United States |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.73 | 5.34 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,162 | 4,288 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,971 | 3,272 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.93 | 2.1 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 62.7% | 77.32% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 40.05 | 14.9 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.9 | 1.14 |
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Groceries
| Item | Antigua and Barbuda | United States |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.59 | 0.86 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.24 | 3.16 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.09 | 4.18 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.33 | 13.33 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.66 | 13.06 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.74 | 13.15 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.02 | 1.99 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 | 1.26 |
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Other
| Item | Antigua and Barbuda | United States |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 39.3 | 53.23 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.37 | 15.71 |
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| Doctors visit | 60.87 | 134.58 |
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| Haircut, simple | 11.56 | 21.74 |
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| Brand Jeans | 78.76 | 43.34 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 67.63 | 72.22 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 272.4 | 1,665.22 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,735 | 18,224 |
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