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Travel budget on Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda: calculate your travel budget

Antigua and Barbuda: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday on Antigua and Barbuda for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 112 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 6 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2280* (6174 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 264 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 38 per person
  • $ 39 per person
  • $ 8.2 per person

Total budget:

$ 6065* (16394 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 369 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 73 per person
  • $ 100 per person
  • $ 17 per person

Total budget:

$ 10429* (28196 $)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).

Cost of living on Antigua and Barbuda in 2025

Cost of living: Antigua and Barbuda VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living on Antigua and Barbuda in 2025 is 28% higher than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

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Local prices on Antigua and Barbuda by expense type

Antigua and Barbuda: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant on Antigua and Barbuda costs 18% less than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 10.2/person
($ 6.1 to $ 26)
52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 53/person
($ 42 to $ 63)
27% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 9.3 to $ 13)
9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.1 for 500ml
($ 2.1 to $ 6.1)
68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 4.4 for 330ml
($ 2.1 to $ 4.9)
15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.7/cup
($ 4.1 to $ 6.1)
1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.4/can
($ 2.4 to $ 2.4)
10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.3/bottle
($ 1.3 to $ 1.6)
44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Antigua and Barbuda: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget on Antigua and Barbuda is 55% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 178/night
($ 46 to $ 1059)
2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 174
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 268/night
($ 137 to $ 622)
62% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 166
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 260/night
($ 124 to $ 561)
7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 245
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 478/night
($ 187 to $ 1133)
39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 344
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 1608/night
($ 813 to $ 2918)
187% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 562
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 216/month
($ 129 to $ 489)
23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 299/month
($ 122 to $ 916)
15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 444/month
($ 151 to $ 1107)
100% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 249/month
($ 80 to $ 953)
1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253
Family room
Family room
$ 462/month
($ 186 to $ 1162)
114% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Antigua and Barbuda: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food on Antigua and Barbuda is 40% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 2.5/litre
($ 2.4 to $ 2.7)
126% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 6.4/500g
($ 5.8 to $ 6.6)
66% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 4.3/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 6.1)
14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Eggs
Eggs
$ 6.9/12 eggs
($ 4.1 to $ 8.8)
73% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 8.3/kg
($ 6.9 to $ 9)
35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 6.7/kg
($ 6.1 to $ 7.2)
18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 5.7/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 9)
8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 6.1/kg
($ 3.1 to $ 9)
91% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 3
($ 1.6 to $ 4.9)
27% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Antigua and Barbuda: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport on Antigua and Barbuda is 54% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.5/ticket
($ 1 to $ 2.1)
42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 6.3/km
($ 6.1 to $ 6.4)
236% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.5/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.9)
44% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 6.1
( $ 6.1)
55% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 62/24hrs
($ 51 to $ 97)
23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 80

Antigua and Barbuda: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities on Antigua and Barbuda is 40% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 8.2/ticket
($ 6.7 to $ 19)
45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 53/hr
($ 42 to $ 63)
126% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Antigua and Barbuda: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget on Antigua and Barbuda costs 5% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 4.9/pack
( $ 4.9)
54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 104
( $ 104)
81% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 57
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 28
( $ 28)
42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Saint John’s
London → Saint John’s
London → Saint John’s
$ 946
(fair price: $ 751)
Montreal → Saint John’s
Montreal → Saint John’s
Montreal → Saint John’s
$ 811
(fair price: $ 658)
New York City → Saint John’s
New York City → Saint John’s
New York City → Saint John’s
$ 605
(fair price: $ 457)
Toronto → Saint John’s
Toronto → Saint John’s
Toronto → Saint John’s
$ 721
(fair price: $ 553)
Manchester → Saint John’s
Manchester → Saint John’s
Manchester → Saint John’s
$ 1184
(fair price: $ 935)
Atlanta → Saint John’s
Atlanta → Saint John’s
Atlanta → Saint John’s
$ 768
(fair price: $ 608)

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About the information on the cost of living on Antigua and Barbuda

The information about the cost of living on Antigua and Barbuda shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living on Antigua and Barbuda updated on 28-02-2025.

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