- Cost of Living
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 96% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (Taka 931) | Taka 327 | + 184% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$23 (Taka 701) | Taka 403 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (Taka 337) | Taka 155 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (Taka 195) | Taka 74 | + 163% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$13 (Taka 404) | Taka 97 | + 316% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (Taka 342) | Taka 62 | + 452% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (Taka 435) | Taka 357 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (Taka 228) | Taka 146 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (Taka 205) | Taka 23 | + 796% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.40 (Taka 168) | Taka 272 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$61 (Taka 1,905) | Taka 2,494 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$8 (Taka 248) | Taka 99 | + 151% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (Taka 124) | Taka 43 | + 190% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 18% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,576 (Taka 79,952) | Taka 44,462 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,127 (Taka 66,031) | Taka 31,399 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 4,909 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$1,000 (Taka 31,040) | Taka 39,799 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Taka 23,642 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Taka 4,134 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Taka 2,062 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Taka 42,558 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 17,132 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 291 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 523 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,133 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,294 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 4,393 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 3,787 | - | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 21% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$50,000 (Taka 1,552,003) | Taka 2,759,450 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (Taka 85) | Taka 93 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 1,857 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 249 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 376 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,289 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 319 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 268 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 300 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Taka 84 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 105 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 335 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Taka 1,013 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 752 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,781 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 2,400 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 640 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 279 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 524 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 11 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 2,853 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 233 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,518 prices entered by 354 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
31.040
BDT
/
XCD
Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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