Travel budget and cost of living in Saint John’s (Antigua and Barbuda) how much does a trip cost?

Saint John’s travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Saint John’s

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Saint John’s for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Saint John’s compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Saint John’s in 2024 is 5% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Saint John’s in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Saint John’s by expense type

Restaurant budget in Saint John’s

Lunch

$ 15/person
( $ 15)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 55/person
( $ 55)

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47% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37

McDonald's meal

$ 8.9/person
( $ 8.9)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 5.4 for 500ml
( $ 5.4)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 2.5 for 330ml
( $ 2.5)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 6.1/cup
( $ 6.1)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 2.5/can
( $ 2.5)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.8/bottle
( $ 1.8)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Saint John’s

1-star hotel

$ 107/night
($ 107 to $ 1098)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

2-star hotel

$ 222/night
($ 98 to $ 538)

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47% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152

3-star hotel

$ 218/night
($ 91 to $ 512)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

4-star hotel

$ 460/night
($ 142 to $ 962)

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52% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305

5-star hotel

$ 1679/night
($ 888 to $ 2881)

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268% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 457

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 158/month
($ 103 to $ 361)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162

Room with kitchen

$ 255/month
($ 89 to $ 872)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 236

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 405/month
($ 123 to $ 1093)

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101% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202

Cottage or guest house

$ 416/month
($ 133 to $ 709)

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88% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 415/month
($ 126 to $ 1180)

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108% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Supermarket food budget in Saint John’s

Milk

$ 1.8/litre
( $ 1.8)

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74% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 1.8/500g
( $ 1.8)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 1.3/kg
( $ 1.3)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 4.3/12 eggs
( $ 4.3)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Chicken

$ 4.3/kg
( $ 4.3)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 12/kg
( $ 12)

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130% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 3.6/kg
( $ 3.6)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 3.6/kg
( $ 3.6)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.8
( $ 1.8)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Saint John’s

Bus ticket

$ 0.9/ticket
( $ 0.9)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Taxi (per km)

$ 5.5/km
( $ 5.5)

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221% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.3)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Car hire

$ 55/24hrs
($ 47 to $ 87)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Leisure activity budget in Saint John’s

Cinema

$ 6/ticket
( $ 6)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Saint John’s

Cigarettes

$ 4.3/pack
( $ 4.3)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 44
( $ 44)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 54
( $ 54)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

London → Saint John’s

$ 852
(fair price: $ 673)

New York City → Saint John’s

$ 551
(fair price: $ 419)

Montreal → Saint John’s

$ 680
(fair price: $ 566)

Toronto → Saint John’s

$ 677
(fair price: $ 523)

Manchester → Saint John’s

$ 1082
(fair price: $ 844)

Atlanta → Saint John’s

$ 692
(fair price: $ 551)

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