Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (¥1,550) | ¥1,023 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (¥1,285) | ¥714 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (¥310) | ¥519 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (¥260) | ¥198 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (¥620) | ¥315 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (¥702) | ¥629 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (¥1,084) | ¥962 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (¥607) | ¥902 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (¥321) | ¥574 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (¥314) | ¥285 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (¥1,292) | ¥1,252 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (¥310) | ¥179 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (¥362) | ¥206 | + 76% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (¥249,124) | ¥306,878 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (¥150,014) | ¥171,772 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (¥33,329) | ¥28,417 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (¥122,217) | ¥157,603 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (¥71,742) | ¥82,713 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (¥20,925) | ¥24,082 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (¥7,750) | ¥4,709 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (¥6,665) | ¥47,482 | - 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (¥39,539) | ¥32,093 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (¥740) | ¥1,313 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (¥517) | ¥1,878 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 81% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (¥9,300) | ¥6,136 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (¥11,158) | ¥5,199 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (¥13,286) | ¥8,989 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (¥13,433) | ¥13,588 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (¥5,303,465) | ¥2,700,660 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (¥178) | ¥165 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (¥6,200) | ¥10,143 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (¥1,985) | ¥2,497 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (¥1,561) | ¥1,967 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (¥7,750) | ¥5,380 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (¥2,021) | ¥650 | + 211% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (¥437) | ¥938 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (¥1,629) | ¥702 | + 132% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (¥673) | ¥216 | + 212% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (¥302) | ¥216 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (¥1,880) | ¥4,060 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 43% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (¥6,404) | ¥4,579 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (¥775) | ¥3,600 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (¥5,167) | ¥4,000 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (¥20,666) | ¥5,999 | + 245% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (¥775) | ¥954 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (¥770) | ¥472 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (¥396) | ¥583 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (¥206,664) | ¥67,950 | + 204% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (¥49) | ¥52 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (¥8,267) | ¥9,405 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (¥620) | ¥592 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 741 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 6% more expensive than in Japan
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