- Cost of Living
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (¥1,194) | ¥1,023 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$23 (¥899) | ¥664 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (¥432) | ¥508 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (¥250) | ¥209 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$13 (¥517) | ¥313 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (¥439) | ¥840 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (¥557) | ¥993 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (¥293) | ¥737 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (¥263) | ¥374 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.40 (¥215) | ¥281 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$61 (¥2,443) | ¥1,567 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$8 (¥318) | ¥199 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (¥159) | ¥219 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,576 (¥102,531) | ¥236,807 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,127 (¥84,678) | ¥145,771 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥19,576 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$1,452 (¥57,798) | ¥131,782 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ¥96,756 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ¥13,322 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ¥4,129 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ¥57,750 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥16,804 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥789 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,771 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥7,450 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ¥3,966 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,369 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥12,345 | - | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$50,000 (¥1,990,305) | ¥2,446,840 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (¥109) | ¥134 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥9,514 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,139 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥998 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥3,785 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥462 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥616 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥489 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥116 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥242 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥3,584 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥4,556 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,469 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥10,390 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥7,389 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥959 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥465 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥561 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥53,175 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥10,820 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥527 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,300 prices entered by 398 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 22% cheaper than in Japan
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