Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 21% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (¥2,653) | ¥975 | + 172% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (¥724) | ¥718 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (¥241) | ¥451 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (¥202) | ¥214 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (¥436) | ¥284 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (¥546) | ¥501 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (¥843) | ¥1,246 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (¥472) | ¥640 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (¥250) | ¥381 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (¥245) | ¥252 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (¥1,528) | ¥1,640 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (¥503) | ¥221 | + 127% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (¥187) | ¥253 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (¥193,908) | ¥182,340 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (¥116,765) | ¥111,342 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (¥25,942) | ¥15,746 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (¥95,128) | ¥127,445 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (¥55,841) | ¥86,552 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (¥16,287) | ¥11,000 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (¥5,506) | ¥3,746 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (¥72,386) | ¥39,892 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (¥30,776) | ¥8,365 | + 268% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (¥576) | ¥740 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (¥402) | ¥2,216 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 54% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (¥7,239) | ¥6,528 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (¥8,685) | ¥4,644 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (¥10,341) | ¥7,685 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (¥10,456) | ¥13,013 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (¥4,127,990) | ¥2,936,380 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (¥112) | ¥138 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (¥7,078) | ¥9,348 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (¥1,545) | ¥1,406 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (¥1,215) | ¥929 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (¥8,566) | ¥8,740 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (¥1,573) | ¥554 | + 184% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (¥340) | ¥669 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (¥1,268) | ¥516 | + 146% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (¥524) | ¥191 | + 175% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (¥235) | ¥238 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (¥1,463) | ¥2,573 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 42% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (¥4,984) | ¥3,363 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (¥1,327) | ¥3,583 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (¥4,021) | ¥16,766 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (¥16,086) | ¥6,023 | + 167% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (¥603) | ¥809 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (¥599) | ¥500 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (¥308) | ¥491 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (¥160,858) | ¥47,822 | + 236% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (¥38) | ¥26 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (¥6,434) | ¥8,220 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (¥483) | ¥491 | - 2% | |
| 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 1,305 prices entered by 179 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 11% more expensive than in Japan
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