Antigua and Barbuda · St. Johns

Cost of Living in St. Johns, Antigua and Barbuda for Expats (2026)

Key Takeaway

Detailed 2026 cost of living in St. Johns, Antigua and Barbuda: rent, groceries, transport, utilities, healthcare. Monthly budgets for singles (€1,570)

Updated 2026-03-12 · Currency: XCD · Confidence: 60/100

Planning to move to St. Johns? Here is a complete breakdown of the cost of living for expats in St. Johns, Antigua and Barbuda as of 2026. All figures are in EUR for easy cross-country comparison.

Monthly Cost Snapshot

1BR Rent (Centre)
€650/mo
1BR Rent (Outside)
€500/mo
Groceries (Single)
€300/mo
Transport Pass
€60/mo
Utilities (85m²)
€140/mo
Internet
€70/mo
Health Insurance
€150/mo
Entertainment & Dining
€200/mo

Full Cost Breakdown

St. Johns — Full Breakdown
1BR Apartment (Centre)€650/mo
1BR Apartment (Outside)€500/mo
3BR Apartment (Centre)€1,200/mo
3BR Apartment (Outside)€950/mo
Groceries (Single)€300/mo
Monthly Transport Pass€60/mo
Utilities (85m² Flat)€140/mo
Internet€70/mo
Health Insurance (Single)€150/mo
Entertainment & Dining€200/mo
Total Single (Centre)€1,570/mo
Total Single (Outside)€1,420/mo
Total Family of 4 (Centre)€3,100/mo
Total Family of 4 (Outside)€2,850/mo
Student Budget€900/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to live in St. Johns in 2026?

A single expat living in central St. Johns should budget approximately €1,570 per month, covering rent, groceries, transport, utilities, healthcare, and entertainment. A family of four needs around €3,100/month.

How much is rent in St. Johns for expats?

A 1-bedroom apartment in St. Johns city centre costs around €650/month. Outside the centre, expect to pay approximately €500/month. A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre is around €1,200/month.

Is St. Johns expensive compared to other cities in Antigua and Barbuda?

St. Johns has a cost index of 100% relative to the capital. St. Johns is the only city we currently track in Antigua and Barbuda.

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Data sourced from numbeo;expatistan. Last verified 2026-03-11.