Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to China
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| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (79元) | 46元 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (65元) | 40元 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (16元) | 16元 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (13元) | 18元 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (32元) | 19元 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (36元) | 11元 | + 229% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (55元) | 63元 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (31元) | 15元 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (16元) | 6元 | + 157% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (16元) | 7元 | + 119% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (66元) | 118元 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (16元) | 8元 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (18元) | 16元 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 11% 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 (12,694元) | 15,059元 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (7,644元) | 9,006元 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (1,698元) | 421元 | + 303% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (6,228元) | 7,547元 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (3,656元) | 4,347元 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (1,066元) | 262元 | + 307% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (395元) | 115元 | + 242% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (340元) | 1,143元 | - 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (2,015元) | 589元 | + 242% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (38元) | 39元 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (26元) | 51元 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 57% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (474元) | 529元 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (569元) | 248元 | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (677元) | 626元 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (684元) | 828元 | - 17% | |
| 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 (270,236元) | 161,247元 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (9元) | 9元 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (316元) | 204元 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 54% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (101元) | 39元 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (80元) | 27元 | + 196% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (395元) | 391元 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (103元) | 53元 | + 95% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (22元) | 33元 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (83元) | 34元 | + 141% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (34元) | 13元 | + 160% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (15元) | 15元 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (96元) | 74元 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 90% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (326元) | 265元 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (39元) | 110元 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (263元) | 1,294元 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (1,053元) | 348元 | + 203% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (39元) | 79元 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (39元) | 29元 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (20元) | 18元 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (10,530元) | 3,321元 | + 217% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (2.50元) | 0.20元 | + 1150% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (421元) | 410元 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (32元) | 24元 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,338 prices entered by 137 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 40% more expensive than in China
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