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Food | Price in $ | |||
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12 eggs dozen, large | 12.50 ECD | |||
1 beer pint in local shops, markets | 7 ECD | |||
1 kg of tomatoes | 8.50 ECD | |||
Full chicken 2kg | 38.75 ECD | |||
1litre 100% fruit juice | 8.50 ECD | |||
1 package of cigarettes imported brands | 25 ECD | |||
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7.50 ECD | |||
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48.95 ECD | |||
2.5 liters of Coca-Cola | 0.95 ECD | |||
1 Bread loaf standard | 9.50 ECD | |||
Whole fat Yogurt. 500ml | 12 ECD | |||
1x6 pack Dardanelle tuna | 18.50 ECD | |||
Heinz baked beans 1 tin | 8 ECD | |||
1.5 kg Sugar | 10 ECD | |||
2 liter cooking oil | 20 ECD | |||
Yum-yum noodles per pack | 2.00 ECD | |||
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.50 ECD | |||
1 liter milk | 8.50 ECD | |||
Fast food restaurant large serving/ take away | 25 ECD | |||
Housing | ||||
Utilities per month (water, electricity, gas) for 2 people in flat | 165 ECD | |||
Wi-Fi monthly fee 8 Mbps (1 month) | 145 ECD | |||
Laundry detergent (bleach, sunlight liquid, washing surf… altogether) | 58.50 ECD | |||
House Cleaning fee per day | 105 ECD | |||
Large Gas heater price range upwards. | 200 ECD | |||
Original branded Electric Fans | 200 ECD | |||
Original branded Electric kettle. | 120 ECD | |||
40 inches Beko flat screen HD TV set | 2000 ECD | |||
Single bed Blankets | 120 ECD | |||
Personal Care | ||||
Avon for women and men cologne | 100 ECD | |||
Ladies hair plaiting. | 60 ECD | |||
Ladies Sanitaryware (Pads and Tampoons) | 18 ECD | |||
Men's haircut | 40 ECD | |||
Ibuprofen, Panadol, Grandpa Pain killers box of 12 dosses | 24.50 ECD | |||
Mobile package local network providers’ talk-time, data and messages | 65 ECD | |||
1 month of gym subscription. | 105 ECD | |||
Earphones original (Samsung. iPhone) | 90 ECD | |||
Unisex Loris perfume | 30 ECD | |||
Gadgets maintenance and repairs (cellphone, laptops, tablets...) starting price. | 100 ECD | |||
Smart phones (Samsung, Xiaomi, HTC, IPhone) price range upwards | 1000 ECD | |||
Laptops (Samsung, Lenovo, Hp, Monster, Dell etc.) price range upwards | 3000 ECD | |||
Entertainment | ||||
Boat cruise with refreshments and finger snacks | 120 ECD | |||
Go carting 30mins | 120 ECD | |||
Movie House 3d cinema | 30 ECD | |||
Summer Festivals (jet, bumper cars, lucky deep ...(per ticket) | 15 ECD | |||
Photo shoot | 120 ECD | |||
Cappuccino / expresso/ coffee | 12.50 ECD | |||
3 course dinner local restaurant two people | 96.50 ECD | |||
3 course dinner classy, exotic restaurant two people | 150 ECD | |||
Play station 4 console without games. | 2000 ECD | |||
Spalding Basketball | 200 ECD | |||
Original branded Racket and Wilson’s tennis balls | 500 ECD | |||
Transportation | ||||
Taxi fare on average 5-10km | 45 ECD | |||
Public transport per trip one way maximum fare | 30 ECD | |||
1 liter petrol/diesel | 6.50 ECD | |||
1 day rent a car cost | 140 ECD | |||
Driver’s license | 2300 ECD | |||
Clothes | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Denim or similar) | 150 ECD | |||
1 pair of men’s formal shoes | 215 ECD | |||
1 pair original sport/casual shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 280 ECD | |||
1 classy summer dress (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 135.79 ECD | |||
Ladies formal shoes original and durable | 120 ECD | |||
Back-pack, gym bag (Nike, Adidas, New balance) | 150 ECD |
The Overview
We review the explanations of the statistical relationship between spatial price indices and real living standards in the country. Then, using information from several seasons in the country, we show how these variables are positively associated, price indices, and real living standards may be statistically linked on several grounds. The total cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda for one person with average consumption for one month will be USD 1500, no rent price included. The island country of Antigua and Barbuda is best known for its sun, clear beach water and party-life.
Food
RocApply is a database of user-gathered information detailing the costs of living in cities and countries worldwide. According to its indexes, the cost of food in Antigua and Barbuda is fairly inexpensive. In Bridgetown, the capital of Antigua and Barbuda, the most expensive market items are a gallon of milk ($23.00 BBD/$11.50 USD) and a mid-range bottle of wine ($32.50 BBD/$16.20 USD).
Housing
Housing prices vary distinctly depending on whether or not the location is in or near a city center. Renting a one-bedroom apartment in the city center costs USD 500 per month or USD 1000 for a three-bedroom apartment. Outside the city center, the prices drop down significantly to USD 400 and USD 800 for one- and three-bedroom apartments, respectively.
Utility
Monthly utilities (such as water, heat, gas, garbage and electricity) for a 915-square-foot apartment cost approximately USD 110 per month. High-speed Internet access costs about USD 40
Transportation
RocApply is a site devoted to giving expatriates reliable data for the costs of living. It lists the price of a new small car with no extra enhancements (specifically the Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV) in Bridgetown as USD 40 000.A monthly pass for public transportation will run someone about USD 40
Education
Here, education at government-run schools is mandatory and free through the secondary level. Parents have the option of enrolling their children in a public school, but they will incur various fees, the most expensive of which is around USD 7500. Because of this education system, the country’s literacy rate is a stellar 100%.