Cost of Living Comparison Between Antigua And Barbuda and United States Reverse

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Rent Prices in United States are 14.5% higher than in Antigua And Barbuda
Restaurant Prices in United States are 35.9% higher than in Antigua And Barbuda
Groceries Prices in United States are 19.7% lower than in Antigua And Barbuda
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Restaurants
Antigua And Barbuda Edit United States Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 25.00 EC$
(9.25 $)
54.05 EC$
(20.00 $)
     +116.2 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 200.00 EC$
(74.00 $)
202.69 EC$
(75.00 $)
     +1.3 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 25.00 EC$
(9.25 $)
32.43 EC$
(12.00 $)
     +29.7 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 10.00 EC$
(3.70 $)
16.22 EC$
(6.00 $)
     +62.2 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 12.00 EC$
(4.44 $)
20.27 EC$
(7.50 $)
     +68.9 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 12.33 EC$
(4.56 $)
14.44 EC$
(5.34 $)
     +17.1 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 5.93 EC$
(2.20 $)
7.11 EC$
(2.63 $)
     +19.9 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) 3.19 EC$
(1.18 $)
5.73 EC$
(2.12 $)
     +79.8 %
Markets
Antigua And Barbuda Edit United States Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 8.00 EC$
(2.96 $)
2.87 EC$
(1.06 $)
     -64.1 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 6.80 EC$
(2.52 $)
8.96 EC$
(3.31 $)
     +31.6 %
White Rice (1 lb) 4.84 EC$
(1.79 $)
5.64 EC$
(2.09 $)
     +16.5 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) 20.40 EC$
(7.55 $)
11.91 EC$
(4.41 $)
     -41.6 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 10.93 EC$
(4.04 $)
15.93 EC$
(5.89 $)
     +45.8 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 10.43 EC$
(3.86 $)
15.01 EC$
(5.55 $)
     +43.8 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 35.21 EC$
(13.03 $)
20.42 EC$
(7.55 $)
     -42.0 %
Apples (1 lb) 8.27 EC$
(3.06 $)
6.41 EC$
(2.37 $)
     -22.5 %
Bananas (1 lb) 4.78 EC$
(1.77 $)
2.06 EC$
(0.76 $)
     -56.8 %
Oranges (1 lb) 12.88 EC$
(4.76 $)
5.44 EC$
(2.01 $)
     -57.8 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) 7.87 EC$
(2.91 $)
5.98 EC$
(2.21 $)
     -24.0 %
Potatoes (1 lb) 4.43 EC$
(1.64 $)
3.55 EC$
(1.31 $)
     -19.9 %
Onions (1 lb) 3.25 EC$
(1.20 $)
3.75 EC$
(1.39 $)
     +15.4 %
Lettuce (1 Head) 10.33 EC$
(3.82 $)
6.00 EC$
(2.22 $)
     -41.9 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) 4.50 EC$
(1.67 $)
6.11 EC$
(2.26 $)
     +35.8 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 32.00 EC$
(11.84 $)
40.54 EC$
(15.00 $)
     +26.7 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 7.43 EC$
(2.75 $)
5.52 EC$
(2.04 $)
     -25.7 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 8.67 EC$
(3.21 $)
9.81 EC$
(3.63 $)
     +13.2 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 20.00 EC$
(7.40 $)
28.11 EC$
(10.40 $)
     +40.5 %
Transportation
Antigua And Barbuda Edit United States Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 3.00 EC$
(1.11 $)
6.76 EC$
(2.50 $)
     +125.2 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 0.00 EC$
(0.00 $)
175.67 EC$
(65.00 $)
    
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 17.50 EC$
(6.48 $)
9.46 EC$
(3.50 $)
     -45.9 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 24.57 EC$
(9.09 $)
7.61 EC$
(2.82 $)
     -69.0 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 54.00 EC$
(19.98 $)
81.08 EC$
(30.00 $)
     +50.1 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) 4.24 EC$
(1.57 $)
2.40 EC$
(0.89 $)
     -43.5 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 71,000.00 EC$
(26,271.48 $)
96,480.33 EC$
(35,699.74 $)
     +35.9 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 76,000.00 EC$
(28,121.59 $)
69,961.96 EC$
(25,887.39 $)
     -7.9 %
Utilities (Monthly)
Antigua And Barbuda Edit United States Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 816.67 EC$
(302.18 $)
572.51 EC$
(211.84 $)
     -29.9 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 108.50 EC$
(40.15 $)
165.42 EC$
(61.21 $)
     +52.5 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 209.67 EC$
(77.58 $)
196.54 EC$
(72.72 $)
     -6.3 %
Sports And Leisure
Antigua And Barbuda Edit United States Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership 183.33 EC$
(67.84 $)
122.97 EC$
(45.50 $)
     -32.9 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 125.00 EC$
(46.25 $)
62.48 EC$
(23.12 $)
     -50.0 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 17.00 EC$
(6.29 $)
40.54 EC$
(15.00 $)
     +138.5 %
Childcare
Antigua And Barbuda Edit United States Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 500.00 EC$
(185.01 $)
3,967.80 EC$
(1,468.17 $)
     +693.6 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 5,000.00 EC$
(1,850.10 $)
68,737.00 EC$
(25,434.13 $)
     +1,274.7 %
Clothing And Shoes
Antigua And Barbuda Edit United States Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 135.13 EC$
(50.00 $)
142.23 EC$
(52.63 $)
     +5.3 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) ?
(? $)
116.07 EC$
(42.95 $)
    
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 200.00 EC$
(74.00 $)
246.60 EC$
(91.25 $)
     +23.3 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes ?
(? $)
309.38 EC$
(114.48 $)
    
Rent Per Month
Antigua And Barbuda Edit United States Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 4,869.22 EC$
(1,801.71 $)
4,586.66 EC$
(1,697.16 $)
     -5.8 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 3,451.49 EC$
(1,277.12 $)
3,723.23 EC$
(1,377.67 $)
     +7.9 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 6,774.51 EC$
(2,506.71 $)
7,427.68 EC$
(2,748.40 $)
     +9.6 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 4,000.00 EC$
(1,480.08 $)
6,127.05 EC$
(2,267.14 $)
     +53.2 %
Buy Apartment Price
Antigua And Barbuda Edit United States Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 2,912.02 EC$
(1,077.51 $)
836.09 EC$
(309.37 $)
     -71.3 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre ?
(? $)
665.83 EC$
(246.37 $)
    
Salaries And Financing
Antigua And Barbuda Edit United States Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 4,744.44 EC$
(1,755.54 $)
11,494.01 EC$
(4,253.02 $)
     +142.3 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 5.75 6.34      +10.3 %
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