Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 119% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 119% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (Taka 1,358) | Taka 253 | + 436% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (Taka 1,125) | Taka 518 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (Taka 271) | Taka 234 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (Taka 228) | Taka 91 | + 151% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (Taka 543) | Taka 150 | + 262% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (Taka 615) | Taka 78 | + 691% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (Taka 949) | Taka 476 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (Taka 532) | Taka 307 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (Taka 281) | Taka 56 | + 403% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (Taka 275) | Taka 407 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (Taka 1,131) | Taka 1,613 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (Taka 272) | Taka 136 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (Taka 317) | Taka 72 | + 339% | |
| Housing | + 224% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 224% 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 218,208) | Taka 40,565 | + 438% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (Taka 131,398) | Taka 22,239 | + 491% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (Taka 29,193) | Taka 4,221 | + 592% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (Taka 107,050) | Taka 50,272 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (Taka 62,839) | Taka 31,111 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (Taka 18,328) | Taka 5,000 | + 267% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (Taka 6,788) | Taka 1,266 | + 436% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (Taka 5,838) | Taka 49,805 | - 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (Taka 34,632) | Taka 15,000 | + 131% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (Taka 648) | Taka 568 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 241% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 241% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (Taka 8,146) | Taka 2,505 | + 225% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (Taka 9,773) | Taka 2,407 | + 306% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (Taka 11,637) | Taka 5,268 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (Taka 11,766) | Taka 4,284 | + 175% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 59% 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 4,645,308) | Taka 3,757,380 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (Taka 156) | Taka 110 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (Taka 5,431) | Taka 2,433 | + 123% | |
| Personal Care | + 157% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 157% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (Taka 1,739) | Taka 250 | + 596% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 308 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (Taka 6,788) | Taka 1,500 | + 353% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (Taka 1,770) | Taka 360 | + 392% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (Taka 383) | Taka 191 | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (Taka 1,427) | Taka 794 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (Taka 590) | Taka 158 | + 272% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (Taka 265) | Taka 200 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (Taka 1,647) | Taka 205 | + 702% | |
| Entertainment | + 143% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 143% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (Taka 5,609) | Taka 1,513 | + 271% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (Taka 679) | Taka 1,024 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (Taka 4,525) | Taka 3,000 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (Taka 18,102) | Taka 3,597 | + 403% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Taka 679) | Taka 1,519 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (Taka 674) | Taka 253 | + 166% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (Taka 347) | Taka 606 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (Taka 181,017) | Taka 35,756 | + 406% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (Taka 43) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (Taka 7,241) | Taka 2,307 | + 214% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (Taka 543) | Taka 331 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 133% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 382 prices entered by 185 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 133% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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