Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 103% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (Taka 1,190) | Taka 324 | + 267% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (Taka 986) | Taka 492 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (Taka 238) | Taka 196 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (Taka 200) | Taka 92 | + 116% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (Taka 476) | Taka 135 | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (Taka 539) | Taka 78 | + 591% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (Taka 832) | Taka 608 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (Taka 466) | Taka 223 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (Taka 246) | Taka 33 | + 652% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (Taka 241) | Taka 384 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (Taka 992) | Taka 1,406 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (Taka 238) | Taka 111 | + 114% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (Taka 278) | Taka 70 | + 295% | |
| Housing | + 236% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 236% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (Taka 191,281) | Taka 43,758 | + 337% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (Taka 115,183) | Taka 25,202 | + 357% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (Taka 25,590) | Taka 3,035 | + 743% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (Taka 93,840) | Taka 22,952 | + 309% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (Taka 55,085) | Taka 18,549 | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (Taka 16,066) | Taka 7,137 | + 125% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (Taka 5,950) | Taka 1,213 | + 391% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (Taka 5,117) | Taka 31,061 | - 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (Taka 30,359) | Taka 17,904 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (Taka 568) | Taka 417 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (Taka 397) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 161% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 161% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (Taka 7,141) | Taka 2,410 | + 196% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (Taka 8,567) | Taka 3,066 | + 179% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (Taka 10,201) | Taka 6,410 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (Taka 10,314) | Taka 4,273 | + 141% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 37% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (Taka 4,072,080) | Taka 4,000,000 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (Taka 137) | Taka 107 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (Taka 4,760) | Taka 2,440 | + 95% | |
| Personal Care | + 185% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 185% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (Taka 1,524) | Taka 285 | + 436% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (Taka 1,199) | Taka 513 | + 134% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (Taka 5,950) | Taka 1,500 | + 297% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (Taka 1,551) | Taka 425 | + 265% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (Taka 335) | Taka 333 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (Taka 1,251) | Taka 376 | + 233% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (Taka 517) | Taka 85 | + 508% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (Taka 232) | Taka 89 | + 161% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (Taka 1,443) | Taka 445 | + 224% | |
| Entertainment | + 251% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 251% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (Taka 4,917) | Taka 1,308 | + 276% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (Taka 595) | Taka 852 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (Taka 3,967) | Taka 1,768 | + 124% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (Taka 15,868) | Taka 2,051 | + 674% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Taka 595) | Taka 999 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (Taka 591) | Taka 248 | + 138% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (Taka 304) | Taka 564 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (Taka 158,680) | Taka 35,756 | + 344% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (Taka 38) | Taka 2.94 | + 1182% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (Taka 6,347) | Taka 2,601 | + 144% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (Taka 476) | Taka 287 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 127% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 686 prices entered by 253 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
39.670
BDT
/
XCD
Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 127% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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