Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Japan
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Food | + 40% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 40% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (¥1,670) | ¥1,019 | + 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (¥1,384) | ¥764 | + 81% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (¥334) | ¥514 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (¥280) | ¥215 | + 30% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (¥668) | ¥319 | + 110% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (¥756) | ¥625 | + 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (¥1,167) | ¥1,190 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (¥654) | ¥545 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (¥346) | ¥410 | - 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (¥339) | ¥292 | + 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (¥1,392) | ¥1,440 | - 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (¥334) | ¥204 | + 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (¥390) | ¥176 | + 121% | |
Housing | + 14% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 14% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (¥268,397) | ¥221,430 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (¥161,620) | ¥111,860 | + 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (¥35,907) | ¥20,251 | + 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (¥131,672) | ¥190,034 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (¥77,293) | ¥84,192 | - 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (¥22,544) | ¥28,514 | - 21% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (¥8,349) | ¥3,357 | + 149% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (¥7,181) | ¥52,125 | - 86% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (¥42,598) | ¥15,714 | + 171% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (¥797) | ¥1,018 | - 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (¥557) | ¥1,314 | - 58% | |
Clothes | + 82% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 82% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (¥10,019) | ¥8,530 | + 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (¥12,021) | ¥4,983 | + 141% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (¥14,314) | ¥9,702 | + 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (¥14,472) | ¥11,426 | + 27% | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 7% 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 (¥5,713,750) | ¥2,882,200 | + 98% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (¥192) | ¥170 | + 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (¥6,680) | ¥9,799 | - 32% | |
Personal Care | + 11% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (¥2,139) | ¥1,555 | + 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (¥1,682) | ¥2,993 | - 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (¥8,349) | ¥6,000 | + 39% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (¥2,177) | ¥1,706 | + 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (¥471) | ¥842 | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (¥1,755) | ¥600 | + 193% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (¥726) | ¥192 | + 279% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (¥326) | ¥203 | + 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (¥2,025) | ¥4,236 | - 52% | |
Entertainment | + 50% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 50% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (¥6,899) | ¥5,211 | + 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (¥835) | ¥3,676 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (¥5,566) | ¥4,122 | + 35% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (¥22,265) | ¥8,391 | + 165% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (¥835) | ¥961 | - 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (¥829) | ¥499 | + 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (¥427) | ¥656 | - 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (¥222,652) | ¥51,754 | + 330% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (¥53) | ¥52 | + 1% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (¥8,906) | ¥8,705 | + 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (¥668) | ¥564 | + 18% | |
TOTAL | + 20% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 726 prices entered by 125 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 20% more expensive than in Japan
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