- Cost of Living
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 60% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (Taka 931) | Taka 378 | + 146% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$20 (Taka 621) | Taka 438 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (Taka 337) | Taka 220 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (Taka 195) | Taka 74 | + 162% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (Taka 279) | Taka 102 | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (Taka 342) | Taka 56 | + 511% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (Taka 435) | Taka 330 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (Taka 228) | Taka 148 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (Taka 205) | Taka 24 | + 744% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.30 (Taka 165) | Taka 318 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (Taka 776) | Taka 2,478 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$8 (Taka 248) | Taka 101 | + 145% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (Taka 124) | Taka 48 | + 158% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 71% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,576 (Taka 79,973) | Taka 43,806 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,127 (Taka 66,048) | Taka 35,106 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 3,522 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$4,000 (Taka 124,194) | Taka 46,238 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Taka 24,863 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$200 (Taka 6,210) | Taka 2,602 | + 139% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$130 (Taka 4,036) | Taka 1,713 | + 136% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Taka 41,130 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 14,071 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 307 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 549 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,210 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,415 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 5,111 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 3,953 | - | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 21% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$50,000 (Taka 1,552,423) | Taka 2,739,980 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (Taka 85) | Taka 88 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,280 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 300 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 540 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,187 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 339 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 302 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 359 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Taka 91 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 107 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$40 (Taka 1,242) | Taka 300 | + 313% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 39% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$65 (Taka 2,018) | Taka 951 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 760 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,046 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (Taka 9,315) | Taka 2,831 | + 229% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Taka 466) | Taka 1,364 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (Taka 310) | Taka 305 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (Taka 235) | Taka 501 | - 53% | |
| 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 | EC$195 (Taka 6,054) | Taka 2,337 | + 159% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 230 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,298 prices entered by 356 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
31.048
BDT
/
XCD
Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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