Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 74% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (81元) | 42元 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (67元) | 36元 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (16元) | 15元 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (14元) | 14元 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (32元) | 16元 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (37元) | 11元 | + 247% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (57元) | 50元 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (32元) | 16元 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (17元) | 7元 | + 152% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (16元) | 7元 | + 146% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (68元) | 89元 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (16元) | 9元 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (19元) | 13元 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 40% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (13,029元) | 12,689元 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (7,845元) | 5,937元 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (1,743元) | 450元 | + 288% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (6,392元) | 6,875元 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (3,752元) | 3,656元 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (1,094元) | 296元 | + 270% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (405元) | 100元 | + 307% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (349元) | 1,460元 | - 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (2,068元) | 553元 | + 274% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (39元) | 43元 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 55元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 51% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (486元) | 418元 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (584元) | 296元 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (695元) | 553元 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (703元) | 705元 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (277,362元) | 148,726元 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (9元) | 8元 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (324元) | 228元 | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 37% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (104元) | 51元 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 84元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (405元) | 114元 | + 256% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (106元) | 67元 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (23元) | 57元 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (85元) | 25元 | + 241% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (35元) | 7元 | + 406% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (16元) | 13元 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (98元) | 85元 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 109% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 109% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (335元) | 178元 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (41元) | 109元 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (270元) | 1,179元 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (1,081元) | 320元 | + 238% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (41元) | 81元 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (40元) | 28元 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (21元) | 15元 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (10,808元) | 3,924元 | + 175% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (2.57元) | 0.34元 | + 666% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (432元) | 414元 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (32元) | 25元 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 767 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 61% more expensive than in China
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