- Cost of Living
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (¥1,259) | ¥1,054 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$20 (¥840) | ¥698 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (¥456) | ¥436 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (¥264) | ¥205 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (¥378) | ¥285 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (¥463) | ¥777 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (¥588) | ¥910 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (¥308) | ¥697 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (¥278) | ¥414 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.30 (¥223) | ¥265 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (¥1,049) | ¥1,538 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$8 (¥336) | ¥203 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (¥168) | ¥198 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,576 (¥108,127) | ¥231,808 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,127 (¥89,300) | ¥125,591 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥21,159 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$4,000 (¥167,914) | ¥113,754 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ¥74,885 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$200 (¥8,396) | ¥12,611 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$130 (¥5,457) | ¥4,134 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ¥55,558 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥16,830 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥693 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,932 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,829 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,215 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,321 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,972 | - | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$50,000 (¥2,098,925) | ¥2,590,890 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (¥115) | ¥145 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥11,257 | - | |
| 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) | - | ¥1,278 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,016 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥3,622 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥630 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥707 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥455 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥137 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥217 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$40 (¥1,679) | ¥2,939 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$65 (¥2,729) | ¥4,035 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,358 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,964 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (¥12,594) | ¥8,046 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (¥630) | ¥880 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (¥420) | ¥491 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (¥318) | ¥560 | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$195 (¥8,186) | ¥10,296 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥468 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,840 prices entered by 323 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 9% cheaper than in Japan
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