Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 130% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 130% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (Taka 2,069) | Taka 228 | + 807% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (Taka 565) | Taka 356 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (Taka 188) | Taka 188 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (Taka 158) | Taka 76 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (Taka 340) | Taka 106 | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (Taka 426) | Taka 57 | + 653% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (Taka 658) | Taka 511 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (Taka 368) | Taka 159 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (Taka 195) | Taka 30 | + 549% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (Taka 191) | Taka 448 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (Taka 1,192) | Taka 1,484 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (Taka 392) | Taka 103 | + 280% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (Taka 145) | Taka 42 | + 247% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 135% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (Taka 151,234) | Taka 64,159 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (Taka 91,068) | Taka 35,369 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (Taka 20,233) | Taka 4,449 | + 355% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (Taka 74,194) | Taka 39,073 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (Taka 43,552) | Taka 22,885 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (Taka 12,703) | Taka 4,140 | + 207% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (Taka 4,294) | Taka 1,133 | + 279% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (Taka 56,456) | Taka 37,922 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (Taka 24,003) | Taka 15,038 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (Taka 449) | Taka 360 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (Taka 314) | Taka 621 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 152% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 152% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (Taka 5,646) | Taka 1,987 | + 184% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (Taka 6,774) | Taka 2,314 | + 193% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (Taka 8,066) | Taka 6,592 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (Taka 8,155) | Taka 4,486 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 59% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (Taka 3,219,541) | Taka 2,688,560 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (Taka 87) | Taka 94 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (Taka 5,520) | Taka 2,108 | + 162% | |
| Personal Care | + 206% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 206% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (Taka 1,205) | Taka 129 | + 835% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (Taka 948) | Taka 491 | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (Taka 6,681) | Taka 1,039 | + 543% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (Taka 1,227) | Taka 405 | + 203% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (Taka 265) | Taka 230 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (Taka 989) | Taka 411 | + 141% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (Taka 409) | Taka 82 | + 399% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (Taka 183) | Taka 100 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (Taka 1,141) | Taka 240 | + 376% | |
| Entertainment | + 161% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 161% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (Taka 3,888) | Taka 1,281 | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (Taka 1,035) | Taka 958 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (Taka 3,136) | Taka 2,373 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (Taka 12,546) | Taka 2,103 | + 497% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Taka 470) | Taka 1,179 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (Taka 467) | Taka 284 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (Taka 241) | Taka 632 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (Taka 125,458) | Taka 35,756 | + 251% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (Taka 30) | Taka 6.00 | + 397% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (Taka 5,018) | Taka 1,524 | + 229% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (Taka 376) | Taka 266 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,407 prices entered by 291 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
31.365
BDT
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XCD
Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 119% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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