Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 238% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 238% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (₨3,919) | ₨473 | + 728% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (₨1,069) | ₨643 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (₨356) | ₨240 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (₨299) | ₨111 | + 168% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (₨644) | ₨143 | + 349% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (₨807) | ₨91 | + 787% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (₨1,246) | ₨670 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (₨698) | ₨154 | + 352% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (₨369) | ₨52 | + 614% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (₨362) | ₨351 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (₨2,257) | ₨1,711 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (₨743) | ₨131 | + 469% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (₨276) | ₨74 | + 273% | |
| Housing | + 225% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 225% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (₨286,449) | ₨69,698 | + 311% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (₨172,490) | ₨39,575 | + 336% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (₨38,322) | ₨10,992 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (₨140,528) | ₨49,835 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (₨82,491) | ₨32,659 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (₨24,060) | ₨8,932 | + 169% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (₨8,134) | ₨2,615 | + 211% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (₨106,932) | ₨44,544 | + 140% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (₨45,463) | ₨17,122 | + 166% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (₨851) | ₨627 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (₨594) | ₨266 | + 124% | |
| Clothes | + 148% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 148% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (₨10,693) | ₨3,054 | + 250% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (₨12,830) | ₨5,408 | + 137% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (₨15,277) | ₨8,399 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (₨15,446) | ₨5,317 | + 191% | |
| Transportation | + 192% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 192% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (₨6,098,054) | ₨2,463,580 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (₨166) | ₨108 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (₨10,456) | ₨1,940 | + 439% | |
| Personal Care | + 265% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 265% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (₨2,283) | ₨260 | + 776% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (₨1,795) | ₨616 | + 191% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (₨12,654) | ₨1,704 | + 643% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (₨2,323) | ₨463 | + 402% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (₨502) | ₨350 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (₨1,873) | ₨425 | + 341% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (₨774) | ₨247 | + 213% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (₨348) | ₨150 | + 132% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (₨2,162) | ₨480 | + 350% | |
| Entertainment | + 180% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 180% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (₨7,363) | ₨1,765 | + 317% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (₨1,960) | ₨1,458 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (₨5,941) | ₨2,679 | + 122% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (₨23,763) | ₨3,622 | + 556% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (₨891) | ₨850 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (₨885) | ₨437 | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (₨456) | ₨451 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (₨237,627) | ₨58,894 | + 303% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (₨56) | ₨35 | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (₨9,505) | ₨4,252 | + 124% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (₨713) | ₨262 | + 172% | |
| TOTAL | + 209% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,329 prices entered by 500 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 209% more expensive than in Pakistan
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