Antigua travel budget

Antigua: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Antigua

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Antigua for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 40 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 5.1 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 984* (7574 GTQ)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 118 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 9 per person
  • $ 7.7 per person

Total budget:

$ 2734* (21056 GTQ)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 135 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 42 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 16 per person

Total budget:

$ 3866* (29764 GTQ)

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



Cost of living in Antigua compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Antigua in 2024 is 19% less 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 Antigua in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Antigua by expense type

Restaurant budget in Antigua

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Antigua is 46% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 5.5/person
($ 3.2 to $ 10)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 27/person
($ 21 to $ 51)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6.4/person
($ 5.1 to $ 12)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 3.2 for 500ml
($ 1.8 to $ 8)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.4 for 330ml
($ 1.6 to $ 4.5)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.3/cup
($ 2 to $ 6.9)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.2/can
($ 0.7 to $ 2.6)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Antigua

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Antigua is 40% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 69/night
($ 11 to $ 580)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 174
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 138/night
($ 20 to $ 1398)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 156
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 97/night
($ 22 to $ 309)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 228
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 173/night
($ 83 to $ 355)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 309
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 178/night
($ 135 to $ 670)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 443
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 135/month
($ 11 to $ 1372)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 166
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 110/month
($ 23 to $ 352)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 241
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 160/month
($ 33 to $ 412)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 95/month
($ 29 to $ 627)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224
Family room
Family room
$ 181/month
($ 15 to $ 1415)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208

Supermarket food budget in Antigua

On average, the price of supermarket food in Antigua is 30% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.4)

61% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.2/500g
($ 2.4 to $ 10)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.5/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 5.1)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.6/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 5.5)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 7.6/kg
($ 4 to $ 26)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.6/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 4.6)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.6)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.6)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.2
($ 0.7 to $ 1.9)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Antigua

On average, the price of transport in Antigua is 16% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.3/ticket
( $ 1.3)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.6/km
($ 0.4 to $ 1.1)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.3)

11% 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)
$ 3.8
($ 2.6 to $ 6.4)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Car hire
Car hire
$ 84/24hrs
($ 32 to $ 149)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 72

Leisure activity budget in Antigua

On average, budget for leisure activities in Antigua is 44% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 7.7/ticket
($ 6.2 to $ 10)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 50/hr
( $ 50)

132% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Antigua

On average, shopping budget in Antigua is 25% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.6/pack
($ 3.2 to $ 5.1)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 30
($ 27 to $ 79)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 57
($ 34 to $ 79)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Guatemala City
Montreal → Guatemala City
Montreal → Guatemala City
$ 515
(fair price: $ 454)
London → Guatemala City
London → Guatemala City
London → Guatemala City
$ 786
(fair price: $ 718)
Los Angeles → Guatemala City
Los Angeles  → Guatemala City
Los Angeles  → Guatemala City
$ 379
(fair price: $ 302)
New York City → Guatemala City
New York City → Guatemala City
New York City → Guatemala City
$ 401
(fair price: $ 323)
Toronto → Guatemala City
Toronto → Guatemala City
Toronto → Guatemala City
$ 422
(fair price: $ 351)
Chicago → Guatemala City
Chicago → Guatemala City
Chicago → Guatemala City
$ 439
(fair price: $ 344)



About this information on the cost of living in Antigua

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

The information about the cost of living in Antigua was updated on 11-11-2024.

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