Island, Antigua and Barbuda
Cost of living in Antigua
How much a month costs in Antigua
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $3,330–5,190 (EC$9,000–14,000).
Prices in Antigua
Typical 2026 ranges in XCD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | XCD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | EC$3,000–6,500 | $1,110–2,410 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | EC$2,200–4,500 | $815–1,670 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | EC$350–800 | $130–296 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | EC$18–35 | $6.7–13.0 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | EC$70–130 | $26–48 |
| Cappuccino | EC$9–15 | $3.3–5.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | EC$9–15 | $3.3–5.6 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | EC$3–5 | $1.1–1.9 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | EC$30–65 | $11–24 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | EC$150–280 | $56–104 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | EC$60–120 | $22–44 |
Value for money: 10/100
A value score of 10/100 means Antigua gives more quality of life per dollar than 9% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 82/100.
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Cheaper alternatives to Antigua
Similar safety, lower cost, in Caribbean.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Cabarete | Dominican Republic | $1,430–2,180 |
| Viñales | Cuba | $1,600–2,500 |
| Las Terrenas | Dominican Republic | $1,510–2,350 |
| Trinidad | Cuba | $1,700–2,700 |
| Varadero | Cuba | $2,000–3,200 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Antigua?
About $1,670–2,410 on a lean budget, $3,330–5,190 for a comfortable month and $7,410–14,810 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Antigua?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs EC$3,000–6,500 ($1,110–2,410) a month in the center and EC$2,200–4,500 ($815–1,670) outside it.
How much does food cost in Antigua?
A local meal is EC$18–35 ($6.7–13.0); a mid-range restaurant is EC$70–130 ($26–48) per person.
Is Antigua and Barbuda expensive?
Prices in Antigua and Barbuda are about 69% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.