Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (¥2,670) | ¥981 | + 172% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (¥728) | ¥700 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (¥243) | ¥414 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (¥204) | ¥205 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (¥439) | ¥251 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (¥550) | ¥655 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (¥849) | ¥964 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (¥475) | ¥741 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (¥251) | ¥391 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (¥246) | ¥300 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (¥1,538) | ¥1,420 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (¥506) | ¥178 | + 184% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (¥188) | ¥217 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (¥195,144) | ¥299,320 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (¥117,509) | ¥164,446 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (¥26,107) | ¥21,056 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (¥95,735) | ¥150,152 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (¥56,197) | ¥78,123 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (¥16,391) | ¥11,902 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (¥5,541) | ¥4,118 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (¥72,848) | ¥70,060 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (¥30,972) | ¥12,705 | + 144% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (¥579) | ¥794 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (¥405) | ¥2,406 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 51% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (¥7,285) | ¥7,319 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (¥8,740) | ¥4,417 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (¥10,407) | ¥8,375 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (¥10,522) | ¥13,139 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (¥4,154,311) | ¥2,627,120 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (¥113) | ¥135 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (¥7,123) | ¥10,272 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 34% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (¥1,555) | ¥1,148 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (¥1,223) | ¥1,229 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (¥8,620) | ¥5,176 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (¥1,583) | ¥803 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (¥342) | ¥611 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (¥1,276) | ¥528 | + 142% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (¥528) | ¥152 | + 247% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (¥237) | ¥258 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (¥1,473) | ¥3,156 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (¥5,016) | ¥3,672 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (¥1,336) | ¥3,638 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (¥4,047) | ¥16,372 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (¥16,188) | ¥6,066 | + 167% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (¥607) | ¥1,131 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (¥603) | ¥435 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (¥310) | ¥548 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (¥161,884) | ¥55,862 | + 190% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (¥38) | ¥53 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (¥6,475) | ¥9,625 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (¥486) | ¥530 | - 8% | |
| 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 858 prices entered by 133 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Japan
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