Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 73% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (Taka 972) | Taka 535 | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (Taka 805) | Taka 449 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (Taka 194) | Taka 240 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (Taka 163) | Taka 102 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (Taka 389) | Taka 133 | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (Taka 440) | Taka 80 | + 452% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (Taka 679) | Taka 347 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (Taka 380) | Taka 207 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (Taka 201) | Taka 26 | + 666% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (Taka 197) | Taka 571 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (Taka 810) | Taka 1,347 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (Taka 405) | Taka 112 | + 262% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (Taka 227) | Taka 53 | + 328% | |
| Housing | + 199% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 199% 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 156,172) | Taka 43,087 | + 262% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (Taka 94,042) | Taka 21,416 | + 339% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (Taka 20,893) | Taka 4,489 | + 365% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (Taka 76,616) | Taka 37,342 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (Taka 44,974) | Taka 20,129 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (Taka 13,117) | Taka 3,105 | + 323% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (Taka 4,858) | Taka 947 | + 413% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (Taka 4,178) | Taka 36,542 | - 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (Taka 24,786) | Taka 16,205 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (Taka 464) | Taka 369 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (Taka 324) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 83% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (Taka 5,830) | Taka 2,612 | + 123% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (Taka 6,995) | Taka 3,117 | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (Taka 8,329) | Taka 9,947 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (Taka 8,421) | Taka 6,827 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 51% 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 3,324,665) | Taka 2,773,830 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (Taka 112) | Taka 91 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (Taka 3,887) | Taka 1,696 | + 129% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 80% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (Taka 1,245) | Taka 296 | + 321% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (Taka 979) | Taka 1,395 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (Taka 4,858) | Taka 1,191 | + 308% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (Taka 1,267) | Taka 498 | + 154% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (Taka 274) | Taka 208 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (Taka 1,021) | Taka 690 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (Taka 422) | Taka 173 | + 144% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (Taka 189) | Taka 229 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (Taka 1,178) | Taka 304 | + 288% | |
| Entertainment | + 171% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 171% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (Taka 4,014) | Taka 1,410 | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (Taka 486) | Taka 885 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (Taka 3,239) | Taka 1,939 | + 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (Taka 12,955) | Taka 3,617 | + 258% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Taka 486) | Taka 1,328 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (Taka 482) | Taka 393 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (Taka 248) | Taka 600 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (Taka 129,555) | Taka 35,756 | + 262% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (Taka 31) | Taka 2.19 | + 1304% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (Taka 5,182) | Taka 1,057 | + 390% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (Taka 389) | Taka 264 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 614 prices entered by 226 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2022.
Exchange rate:
32.389
BDT
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XCD
Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 105% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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