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Monthly cost in Antigua and Barbuda
Spending runs from EC$1,140 a month in the poorest fifth to EC$6,840 in the richest
Per person, whole country
EC$2,670
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
EC$1,140richest 20%
EC$6,840
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Key facts
The cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda in numbers
Among the most expensive countries in the world
More expensive than 92% of countries. A basket that costs EC$2,700 at world-middle prices costs EC$4,980 here.
The most expensive of its neighbours
Every neighbouring country is cheaper. The same basket costs EC$4,980 here against EC$4,470 in Saint Kitts and Nevis, the closest on price.
How living costs in Antigua and Barbuda compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Antigua and Barbuda against other countries
More expensive than 92% of countries
Where Antigua and Barbuda sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs EC$2,700 at world-middle prices costs EC$4,980 here.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank, regional estimate), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda?
A typical person in Antigua and Barbuda spends about EC$2,670 a month — around EC$32,000 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Antigua and Barbuda?
By spending, Antigua and Barbuda ranks #52 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about EC$2,670 a month, the poorest 20% about EC$1,140 and the richest 20% about EC$6,840. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda in US dollars?
The cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is about $989 a month, or roughly $11,868 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Antigua and Barbuda?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about EC$1,140 a month per person, a typical one around EC$2,670, and a comfortable life around EC$3,760. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Antigua and Barbuda enough to live on?
In most cases yes, but without much of a cushion. Average spending is about EC$2,670 a month, while the average take-home pay in Antigua and Barbuda is about EC$3,300. For more on incomes, see salaries in Antigua and Barbuda.
Is Antigua and Barbuda an expensive country to live in?
Yes. Antigua and Barbuda is more expensive than 72% of countries worldwide and ranks 7th of 33 in Latin America by cost of living.
What currency is used in Antigua and Barbuda?
Antigua and Barbuda uses the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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