- Cost of Living
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 136% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 136% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (₨1,544) | ₨559 | + 176% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$20 (₨1,030) | ₨610 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (₨559) | ₨219 | + 155% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (₨324) | ₨108 | + 200% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (₨463) | ₨121 | + 284% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (₨567) | ₨80 | + 609% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (₨721) | ₨439 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (₨378) | ₨154 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (₨340) | ₨40 | + 760% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.30 (₨273) | ₨293 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (₨1,287) | ₨2,141 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$8 (₨412) | ₨118 | + 250% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (₨206) | ₨56 | + 270% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 100% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,576 (₨132,598) | ₨57,192 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,127 (₨109,510) | ₨36,148 | + 203% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨8,238 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$4,000 (₨205,917) | ₨44,615 | + 362% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨25,516 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$200 (₨10,296) | ₨6,795 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$130 (₨6,692) | ₨2,646 | + 153% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨39,967 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,006 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨499 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,104 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,600 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨4,026 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨6,156 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨5,351 | - | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$50,000 (₨2,573,958) | ₨1,833,160 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (₨142) | ₨90 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,481 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨218 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨652 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨2,133 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨444 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨275 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨340 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨142 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨108 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$40 (₨2,059) | ₨637 | + 223% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 66% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$65 (₨3,346) | ₨1,494 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,128 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,688 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (₨15,444) | ₨3,101 | + 398% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (₨772) | ₨526 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (₨515) | ₨392 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (₨390) | ₨548 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨55,238 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨49 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$195 (₨10,038) | ₨4,025 | + 149% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨185 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,388 prices entered by 545 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 74% more expensive than in Pakistan
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