Cost of living in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda, Antigua and Barbuda compared to Zhengzhou, China
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Food | + 120% | |||
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Food in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda (Antigua and Barbuda) is 120% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$33 (元76) | 元26 | + 192% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$23 (元54) | 元25 | + 120% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (元25) | 元8 | + 201% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (元15) | 元15 | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (元27) | 元9 | + 213% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$10 (元23) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$19 (元45) | 元83 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$9 (元21) | 元6 | + 231% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$13 (元31) | 元5.66 | + 439% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.40 (元13) | 元4.00 | + 214% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$65 (元151) | 元80 | + 89% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$8 (元20) | 元8 | + 151% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$5.80 (元13) | 元6 | + 111% | |
Housing | + 105% | |||
Housing in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda (Antigua and Barbuda) is 105% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,915 (元6,769) | 元3,286 | + 106% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$1,924 (元4,469) | 元2,010 | + 122% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$388 (元900) | 元483 | + 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$1,464 (元3,400) | 元2,375 | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | EC$1,200 (元2,787) | 元1,454 | + 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$200 (元464) | 元100 | + 364% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$182 (元422) | 元65 | + 545% | |
40” flat screen TV | EC$2,500 (元5,806) | 元10,000 | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$450 (元1,045) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 元38 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$8 (元18) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 70% | |||
Clothes in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda (Antigua and Barbuda) is 70% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | EC$145 (元337) | 元509 | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | EC$200 (元464) | 元100 | + 364% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$361 (元838) | 元680 | + 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$303 (元703) | 元1,500 | - 53% | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda (Antigua and Barbuda) is 29% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$57,200 (元132,841) | 元183,333 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.65 (元6) | 元7 | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$21 (元49) | 元117 | - 58% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 77% | |||
Personal Care in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda (Antigua and Barbuda) is 77% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 元15 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元10 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (元348) | 元100 | + 248% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 元15 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$20 (元46) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$25 (元58) | 元28 | + 109% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$9 (元22) | 元7 | + 222% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$7 (元16) | 元7 | + 132% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$35 (元81) | 元40 | + 104% | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda (Antigua and Barbuda) is 19% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$65 (元151) | 元100 | + 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$37 (元85) | 元112 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 元120 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$150 (元348) | 元195 | + 79% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 元50 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 元38 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 元15 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | EC$4,000 (元9,290) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元1.00 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$147 (元341) | 元168 | + 102% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | EC$5.00 (元12) | 元40 | - 71% | |
TOTAL | + 51% |

These prices were last updated on April 11, 2018.
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Cost of living in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda (Antigua and Barbuda) is 51% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元14,811
(EC$6,377)
in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,800
in Zhengzhou.
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