- Cost of Living
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 94% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (Taka 930) | Taka 302 | + 208% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$23 (Taka 700) | Taka 414 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (Taka 336) | Taka 159 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (Taka 195) | Taka 74 | + 164% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$13 (Taka 403) | Taka 96 | + 318% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (Taka 342) | Taka 60 | + 467% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (Taka 434) | Taka 368 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (Taka 228) | Taka 145 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (Taka 205) | Taka 23 | + 784% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.40 (Taka 167) | Taka 276 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$61 (Taka 1,902) | Taka 2,525 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$8 (Taka 248) | Taka 98 | + 152% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (Taka 124) | Taka 44 | + 181% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,576 (Taka 79,821) | Taka 45,192 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,127 (Taka 65,923) | Taka 33,623 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 4,624 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$1,000 (Taka 30,989) | Taka 38,672 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Taka 23,451 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Taka 4,030 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Taka 2,183 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Taka 43,433 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 17,716 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 302 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 517 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,361 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,386 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 4,358 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 3,865 | - | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 22% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$50,000 (Taka 1,549,472) | Taka 2,863,950 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (Taka 85) | Taka 92 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,188 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 283 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 492 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,257 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 328 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 279 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 318 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Taka 87 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 116 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 314 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Taka 1,543 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 744 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 4,335 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 5,081 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 698 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 323 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 482 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 3,020 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 231 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,417 prices entered by 361 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
30.989
BDT
/
XCD
Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 22% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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