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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (¥1,242) | ¥1,034 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$20 (¥828) | ¥720 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (¥450) | ¥464 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (¥260) | ¥200 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (¥373) | ¥271 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (¥457) | ¥640 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (¥580) | ¥915 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (¥304) | ¥613 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (¥274) | ¥420 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.30 (¥220) | ¥267 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (¥1,035) | ¥1,604 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$8 (¥331) | ¥209 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (¥166) | ¥200 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,576 (¥106,678) | ¥256,284 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,127 (¥88,103) | ¥116,029 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥23,252 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$4,000 (¥165,664) | ¥120,733 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ¥82,119 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$200 (¥8,283) | ¥11,573 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$130 (¥5,384) | ¥4,112 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ¥63,696 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥16,934 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥730 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,567 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥5,970 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ¥3,940 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,357 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥12,795 | - | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$50,000 (¥2,070,804) | ¥2,848,210 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (¥114) | ¥147 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥12,471 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,279 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,179 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥5,268 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥643 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥726 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥490 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥144 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥208 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$40 (¥1,657) | ¥2,754 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$65 (¥2,692) | ¥4,233 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,266 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥10,578 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (¥12,425) | ¥8,596 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (¥621) | ¥947 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (¥414) | ¥488 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (¥314) | ¥533 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥56,871 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥57 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$195 (¥8,076) | ¥9,818 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥464 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,597 prices entered by 297 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 11% cheaper than in Japan
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