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 (¥1,422) | ¥1,145 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (¥1,179) | ¥719 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (¥284) | ¥437 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (¥238) | ¥211 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (¥569) | ¥282 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (¥644) | ¥815 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (¥994) | ¥951 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (¥557) | ¥984 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (¥294) | ¥421 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (¥289) | ¥268 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (¥1,185) | ¥1,770 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (¥593) | ¥217 | + 173% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (¥332) | ¥225 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 9% 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 (¥228,563) | ¥194,768 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (¥137,633) | ¥126,641 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (¥30,578) | ¥21,178 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (¥112,130) | ¥142,258 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (¥65,821) | ¥80,836 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (¥19,198) | ¥13,643 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (¥7,110) | ¥3,988 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (¥6,115) | ¥59,521 | - 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (¥36,276) | ¥17,809 | + 104% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (¥679) | ¥665 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (¥474) | ¥2,700 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 74% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (¥8,532) | ¥7,941 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (¥10,237) | ¥4,162 | + 146% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (¥12,190) | ¥7,471 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (¥12,324) | ¥15,388 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 41% 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 (¥4,865,757) | ¥2,576,380 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (¥164) | ¥161 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (¥5,688) | ¥16,725 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 31% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (¥1,822) | ¥1,370 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (¥1,432) | ¥1,955 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (¥7,110) | ¥3,523 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (¥1,854) | ¥2,205 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (¥401) | ¥648 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (¥1,495) | ¥409 | + 265% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (¥618) | ¥143 | + 332% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (¥277) | ¥184 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (¥1,725) | ¥3,583 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 32% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (¥5,875) | ¥4,280 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (¥711) | ¥3,593 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (¥4,740) | ¥20,657 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (¥18,961) | ¥6,242 | + 204% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (¥711) | ¥1,034 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (¥706) | ¥533 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (¥364) | ¥526 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (¥189,608) | ¥58,872 | + 222% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (¥45) | ¥41 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (¥7,584) | ¥11,178 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (¥569) | ¥554 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 616 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Japan
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