Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 266% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 266% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (₨3,084) | ₨723 | + 326% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (₨2,556) | ₨814 | + 214% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (₨616) | ₨286 | + 115% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (₨517) | ₨152 | + 241% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (₨1,234) | ₨247 | + 400% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (₨1,396) | ₨135 | + 934% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (₨2,156) | ₨942 | + 129% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (₨1,207) | ₨239 | + 405% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (₨638) | ₨81 | + 687% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (₨626) | ₨537 | + 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (₨2,570) | ₨2,196 | + 17% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (₨1,286) | ₨196 | + 555% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (₨720) | ₨91 | + 690% | |
Housing | + 237% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 237% 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 (₨495,661) | ₨108,114 | + 358% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (₨298,471) | ₨59,217 | + 404% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (₨66,312) | ₨29,806 | + 122% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (₨243,165) | ₨75,150 | + 224% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (₨142,740) | ₨49,593 | + 188% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (₨41,632) | ₨25,724 | + 62% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (₨15,419) | ₨2,326 | + 563% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (₨13,261) | ₨56,359 | - 76% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (₨78,668) | ₨26,964 | + 192% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (₨1,472) | ₨1,379 | + 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (₨1,028) | ₨1,763 | - 42% | |
Clothes | + 285% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 285% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (₨18,503) | ₨3,311 | + 459% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (₨22,200) | ₨5,017 | + 342% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (₨26,435) | ₨9,965 | + 165% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (₨26,727) | ₨15,708 | + 70% | |
Transportation | + 126% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 126% 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 (₨10,551,856) | ₨3,245,060 | + 225% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (₨355) | ₨231 | + 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (₨12,335) | ₨5,123 | + 141% | |
Personal Care | + 214% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 214% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (₨3,950) | ₨749 | + 428% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (₨3,106) | ₨1,242 | + 150% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (₨15,419) | ₨2,032 | + 659% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (₨4,020) | ₨673 | + 497% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (₨869) | ₨743 | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (₨3,241) | ₨796 | + 307% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (₨1,340) | ₨400 | + 235% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (₨601) | ₨260 | + 131% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (₨3,740) | ₨1,148 | + 226% | |
Entertainment | + 234% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 234% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (₨12,741) | ₨9,721 | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (₨1,542) | ₨1,757 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (₨10,280) | ₨2,863 | + 259% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (₨41,118) | ₨10,233 | + 302% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (₨1,542) | ₨3,759 | - 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (₨1,531) | ₨638 | + 140% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (₨788) | ₨510 | + 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (₨411,182) | ₨79,985 | + 414% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (₨98) | ₨3.23 | + 2923% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (₨16,447) | ₨4,354 | + 278% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (₨1,234) | ₨288 | + 328% | |
TOTAL | + 210% |

These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 210% more expensive than in Pakistan
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