Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Malaysia
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| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 48% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (RM49) | RM24 | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (RM41) | RM19 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (RM10) | RM10 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (RM8) | RM8 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (RM20) | RM13 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (RM22) | RM8 | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (RM34) | RM27 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (RM19) | RM16 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (RM10) | RM8 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (RM10) | RM13 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (RM41) | RM83 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (RM10) | RM6 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (RM11) | RM4.42 | + 159% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 102% 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 (RM7,879) | RM3,640 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (RM4,744) | RM2,301 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (RM1,054) | RM332 | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (RM3,865) | RM2,175 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (RM2,269) | RM1,382 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (RM662) | RM168 | + 293% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (RM245) | RM105 | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (RM211) | RM1,622 | - 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (RM1,250) | RM418 | + 199% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (RM23) | RM27 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | RM36 | - | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 69% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (RM294) | RM246 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (RM353) | RM150 | + 136% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (RM420) | RM338 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (RM425) | RM319 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 88% 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 (RM167,730) | RM153,476 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (RM5.64) | RM2.44 | + 131% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (RM196) | RM55 | + 255% | |
| Personal Care | + 91% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 91% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (RM63) | RM16 | + 285% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | RM34 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (RM245) | RM92 | + 166% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (RM64) | RM26 | + 146% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (RM14) | RM14 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (RM52) | RM15 | + 248% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (RM21) | RM8 | + 159% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (RM10) | RM14 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (RM59) | RM35 | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 106% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (RM203) | RM113 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (RM25) | RM38 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (RM163) | RM360 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (RM654) | RM194 | + 237% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (RM25) | RM38 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (RM24) | RM14 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (RM13) | RM23 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (RM6,536) | RM2,135 | + 206% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (RM1.55) | RM0.50 | + 210% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (RM261) | RM199 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (RM20) | RM18 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 630 prices entered by 91 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 84% more expensive than in Malaysia
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