Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Malaysia
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| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 110% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (RM49) | RM14 | + 260% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (RM40) | RM17 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (RM10) | RM8 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (RM8) | RM7 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (RM20) | RM9 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (RM22) | RM5.82 | + 279% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (RM34) | RM23 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (RM19) | RM11 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (RM10) | RM4.40 | + 129% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (RM10) | RM12 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (RM41) | RM76 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (RM20) | RM5.04 | + 304% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (RM11) | RM3.45 | + 230% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 130% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (RM7,837) | RM2,964 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (RM4,719) | RM2,132 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (RM1,048) | RM242 | + 334% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (RM3,845) | RM1,877 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (RM2,257) | RM1,177 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (RM658) | RM231 | + 184% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (RM244) | RM110 | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (RM210) | RM2,231 | - 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (RM1,244) | RM344 | + 261% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (RM23) | RM24 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (RM16) | RM21 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 110% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 110% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (RM293) | RM217 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (RM351) | RM132 | + 167% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (RM418) | RM279 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (RM423) | RM245 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 50% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (RM166,837) | RM157,268 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (RM5.61) | RM2.18 | + 157% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (RM195) | RM92 | + 112% | |
| Personal Care | + 158% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 158% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (RM62) | RM15 | + 304% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (RM49) | RM20 | + 146% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (RM244) | RM79 | + 210% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (RM64) | RM26 | + 142% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (RM14) | RM10 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (RM51) | RM12 | + 334% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (RM21) | RM7 | + 184% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (RM10) | RM6 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (RM59) | RM48 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 125% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 125% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (RM201) | RM143 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (RM24) | RM34 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (RM163) | RM206 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (RM650) | RM100 | + 550% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (RM24) | RM101 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (RM24) | RM12 | + 100% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (RM12) | RM15 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (RM6,501) | RM2,097 | + 210% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (RM1.54) | RM0.24 | + 551% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (RM260) | RM154 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (RM20) | RM18 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 463 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 10, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 102% more expensive than in Malaysia
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