Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 183% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 183% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (₨3,119) | ₨916 | + 241% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (₨2,585) | ₨1,082 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (₨623) | ₨533 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (₨523) | ₨230 | + 127% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (₨1,248) | ₨315 | + 295% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (₨1,412) | ₨170 | + 732% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (₨2,180) | ₨836 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (₨1,221) | ₨289 | + 323% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (₨645) | ₨114 | + 465% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (₨633) | ₨391 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (₨2,599) | ₨2,739 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (₨624) | ₨216 | + 188% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (₨728) | ₨144 | + 405% | |
| Housing | + 232% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 232% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (₨501,301) | ₨137,741 | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (₨301,867) | ₨58,708 | + 414% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (₨67,066) | ₨21,580 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (₨245,932) | ₨75,090 | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (₨144,364) | ₨35,699 | + 304% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (₨42,106) | ₨17,044 | + 147% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (₨15,595) | ₨2,308 | + 576% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (₨13,412) | ₨58,431 | - 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (₨79,563) | ₨29,384 | + 171% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (₨1,489) | ₨1,281 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨625 | - | |
| Clothes | + 161% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 161% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (₨18,714) | ₨4,832 | + 287% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (₨22,453) | ₨9,004 | + 149% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (₨26,735) | ₨13,089 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (₨27,031) | ₨13,255 | + 104% | |
| Transportation | + 144% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 144% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (₨10,671,918) | ₨2,800,000 | + 281% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (₨359) | ₨272 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (₨12,476) | ₨4,030 | + 210% | |
| Personal Care | + 195% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 195% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (₨3,995) | ₨230 | + 1641% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨838 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (₨15,595) | ₨3,307 | + 372% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (₨4,066) | ₨1,222 | + 233% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (₨879) | ₨649 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (₨3,278) | ₨557 | + 488% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (₨1,355) | ₨396 | + 242% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (₨608) | ₨217 | + 180% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (₨3,783) | ₨495 | + 665% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (₨12,886) | ₨3,859 | + 234% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (₨1,559) | ₨1,827 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (₨10,397) | ₨6,844 | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (₨41,586) | ₨8,435 | + 393% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (₨1,559) | ₨2,877 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (₨1,549) | ₨566 | + 174% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (₨797) | ₨965 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (₨415,861) | ₨149,999 | + 177% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (₨99) | ₨255 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (₨16,634) | ₨5,305 | + 214% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (₨1,248) | ₨637 | + 96% | |
| TOTAL | + 130% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 773 prices entered by 195 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 130% more expensive than in Pakistan
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