- Cost of Living
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 71% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (Taka 923) | Taka 328 | + 182% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$23 (Taka 694) | Taka 415 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (Taka 334) | Taka 169 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (Taka 193) | Taka 74 | + 160% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (Taka 277) | Taka 97 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (Taka 339) | Taka 63 | + 438% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (Taka 431) | Taka 359 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (Taka 226) | Taka 146 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (Taka 203) | Taka 24 | + 765% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.40 (Taka 166) | Taka 304 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (Taka 769) | Taka 2,421 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$8 (Taka 246) | Taka 101 | + 144% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (Taka 123) | Taka 44 | + 180% | |
| 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 79,209) | Taka 42,189 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,127 (Taka 65,417) | Taka 32,498 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 3,873 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$1,000 (Taka 30,752) | Taka 42,062 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Taka 24,788 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Taka 3,366 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Taka 2,008 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Taka 43,783 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 14,583 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 292 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 606 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,177 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,485 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 4,501 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 3,784 | - | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 27% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$50,000 (Taka 1,537,591) | Taka 3,124,930 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (Taka 85) | Taka 92 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,504 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 297 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 476 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,238 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 370 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 304 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 344 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Taka 90 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 110 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 326 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 16% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$40 (Taka 1,230) | Taka 1,455 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 756 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,663 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (Taka 9,226) | Taka 4,971 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Taka 461) | Taka 1,315 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (Taka 308) | Taka 516 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 564 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 21 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$140 (Taka 4,305) | Taka 2,557 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 228 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,534 prices entered by 364 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
30.752
BDT
/
XCD
Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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