Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 66% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (Taka 943) | Taka 264 | + 257% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$20 (Taka 629) | Taka 397 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (Taka 341) | Taka 160 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.00 (Taka 157) | Taka 81 | + 95% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (Taka 283) | Taka 116 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (Taka 347) | Taka 52 | + 571% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (Taka 440) | Taka 434 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (Taka 231) | Taka 186 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (Taka 208) | Taka 25 | + 729% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.30 (Taka 167) | Taka 426 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (Taka 786) | Taka 1,872 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (Taka 252) | Taka 102 | + 147% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (Taka 126) | Taka 41 | + 205% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 105% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,500 (Taka 78,615) | Taka 46,240 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,800 (Taka 56,603) | Taka 27,702 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 (Taka 7,862) | Taka 4,496 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,977 (Taka 93,607) | Taka 34,541 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,500 (Taka 47,169) | Taka 19,179 | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$200 (Taka 6,289) | Taka 3,784 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$130 (Taka 4,088) | Taka 1,257 | + 225% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Taka 35,775 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 12,836 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$17 (Taka 535) | Taka 341 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 1,289 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 1,687 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 1,618 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 4,829 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 3,696 | - | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,174,310 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (Taka 86) | Taka 95 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,580 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 7% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 189 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 588 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 914 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 560 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 256 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 340 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Taka 87 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 102 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$40 (Taka 1,258) | Taka 231 | + 443% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 53% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$65 (Taka 2,044) | Taka 1,040 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 878 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,026 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (Taka 9,434) | Taka 2,200 | + 329% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Taka 472) | Taka 1,227 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$16 (Taka 503) | Taka 362 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (Taka 238) | Taka 540 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 1.70 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$195 (Taka 6,132) | Taka 1,903 | + 222% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 270 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,212 prices entered by 143 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
31.446
BDT
/
XCD
Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 51% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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