- Cost of Living
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (¥1,246) | ¥1,060 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$23 (¥938) | ¥668 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (¥451) | ¥489 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (¥261) | ¥205 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$13 (¥540) | ¥304 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (¥458) | ¥805 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (¥582) | ¥1,035 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (¥305) | ¥757 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (¥275) | ¥427 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.40 (¥224) | ¥292 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$61 (¥2,550) | ¥1,706 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$8 (¥332) | ¥200 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (¥166) | ¥203 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,576 (¥107,018) | ¥246,413 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,127 (¥88,384) | ¥141,665 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥19,065 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$1,000 (¥41,548) | ¥129,819 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ¥88,209 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ¥13,050 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ¥4,177 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ¥59,797 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥18,392 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥848 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,575 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥8,514 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,244 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,631 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,887 | - | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$50,000 (¥2,077,408) | ¥2,423,970 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (¥114) | ¥137 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,169 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,229 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥998 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥4,043 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥491 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥659 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥499 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥124 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥248 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥3,314 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥4,543 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,386 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥10,226 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥7,804 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥918 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥479 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥573 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥53,237 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥44 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥11,808 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥546 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,463 prices entered by 407 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 21% cheaper than in Japan
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