Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 135% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 135% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (₨1,716) | ₨591 | + 191% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$20 (₨1,144) | ₨646 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (₨621) | ₨246 | + 152% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (₨360) | ₨108 | + 233% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (₨515) | ₨123 | + 320% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (₨631) | ₨116 | + 445% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (₨801) | ₨476 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (₨420) | ₨180 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (₨378) | ₨46 | + 716% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.30 (₨303) | ₨356 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (₨1,430) | ₨2,599 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (₨458) | ₨124 | + 268% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (₨229) | ₨57 | + 302% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 135% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,500 (₨143,036) | ₨54,361 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,800 (₨102,986) | ₨36,571 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 (₨14,304) | ₨9,346 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,977 (₨170,313) | ₨45,679 | + 273% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,500 (₨85,822) | ₨30,170 | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$200 (₨11,443) | ₨7,326 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$130 (₨7,438) | ₨2,470 | + 201% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨38,520 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨12,272 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨568 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨803 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,038 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨3,629 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨6,374 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨5,563 | - | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,042,570 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (₨157) | ₨110 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,007 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 7% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨316 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨419 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,574 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨514 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨301 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨302 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨206 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨128 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$40 (₨2,289) | ₨388 | + 489% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 70% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$65 (₨3,719) | ₨1,468 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,238 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,790 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (₨17,164) | ₨3,579 | + 380% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (₨858) | ₨885 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (₨572) | ₨331 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (₨433) | ₨551 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨55,804 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.62 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$195 (₨11,157) | ₨4,685 | + 138% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨217 | - | |
| 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 2,962 prices entered by 466 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 74% more expensive than in Pakistan
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