Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 19% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (¥1,608) | ¥1,035 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (¥1,332) | ¥840 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (¥321) | ¥618 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (¥270) | ¥237 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (¥643) | ¥335 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (¥728) | ¥439 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (¥1,124) | ¥1,195 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (¥629) | ¥822 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (¥333) | ¥509 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (¥326) | ¥303 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (¥1,340) | ¥1,267 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (¥322) | ¥276 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (¥375) | ¥293 | + 28% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (¥258,395) | ¥365,082 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (¥155,597) | ¥201,500 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (¥34,569) | ¥19,132 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (¥126,765) | ¥145,654 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (¥74,412) | ¥102,459 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (¥21,703) | ¥8,349 | + 160% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (¥8,038) | ¥4,448 | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (¥6,913) | ¥74,559 | - 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (¥41,010) | ¥25,414 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (¥767) | ¥1,338 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,815 | - | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 59% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (¥9,646) | ¥9,315 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (¥11,573) | ¥5,103 | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (¥13,781) | ¥9,892 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (¥13,933) | ¥12,189 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (¥5,500,821) | ¥3,060,780 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (¥185) | ¥169 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (¥6,431) | ¥8,198 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (¥2,059) | ¥2,133 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥2,551 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (¥8,038) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (¥2,096) | ¥1,337 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (¥453) | ¥930 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (¥1,690) | ¥622 | + 172% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (¥699) | ¥224 | + 212% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (¥313) | ¥188 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (¥1,950) | ¥4,604 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 40% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (¥6,642) | ¥4,908 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (¥804) | ¥3,881 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (¥5,359) | ¥7,212 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (¥21,435) | ¥8,269 | + 159% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (¥804) | ¥1,244 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (¥798) | ¥547 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (¥411) | ¥674 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (¥214,355) | ¥51,659 | + 315% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (¥51) | ¥52 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (¥8,574) | ¥9,530 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (¥643) | ¥613 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 390 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 13% more expensive than in Japan
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