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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda

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Food Price in $
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%.

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