Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 62% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (RM45) | RM20 | + 125% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$20 (RM30) | RM15 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (RM16) | RM8 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (RM9) | RM7 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (RM14) | RM8 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (RM17) | RM4.59 | + 261% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (RM21) | RM21 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (RM11) | RM10 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (RM10) | RM4.51 | + 121% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.30 (RM8) | RM11 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (RM38) | RM83 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (RM12) | RM4.10 | + 193% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (RM6) | RM3.46 | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 50% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,500 (RM3,761) | RM3,383 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,800 (RM2,708) | RM1,808 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 (RM376) | RM227 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,977 (RM4,478) | RM2,079 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,500 (RM2,256) | RM1,294 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$200 (RM301) | RM166 | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$130 (RM196) | RM111 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | RM1,436 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | RM440 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | RM20 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | RM29 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | RM260 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | RM153 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | RM304 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | RM383 | - | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 9% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | RM153,743 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (RM4.14) | RM2.31 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | RM104 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | RM18 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | RM23 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | RM65 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | RM24 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | RM11 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | RM17 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | RM7 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | RM8 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$40 (RM60) | RM38 | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 26% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$65 (RM98) | RM89 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | RM36 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | RM201 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (RM451) | RM185 | + 144% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (RM23) | RM35 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (RM15) | RM16 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (RM11) | RM24 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | RM1,894 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | RM0.43 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$195 (RM293) | RM180 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | RM17 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,991 prices entered by 277 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 36% more expensive than in Malaysia
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