Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 282% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 282% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (₨4,308) | ₨460 | + 837% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (₨1,176) | ₨730 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (₨392) | ₨237 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (₨328) | ₨123 | + 168% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (₨708) | ₨171 | + 314% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (₨887) | ₨85 | + 945% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (₨1,370) | ₨648 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (₨767) | ₨157 | + 389% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (₨405) | ₨47 | + 760% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (₨398) | ₨223 | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (₨2,482) | ₨1,889 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (₨817) | ₨144 | + 468% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (₨303) | ₨72 | + 320% | |
| Housing | + 236% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 236% 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 (₨314,909) | ₨54,405 | + 479% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (₨189,627) | ₨36,675 | + 417% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (₨42,130) | ₨12,437 | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (₨154,490) | ₨50,399 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (₨90,687) | ₨46,759 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (₨26,450) | ₨13,558 | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (₨8,942) | ₨2,491 | + 259% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (₨8,425) | ₨47,868 | - 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (₨49,980) | ₨17,360 | + 188% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (₨935) | ₨826 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (₨653) | ₨654 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | + 132% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 132% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (₨11,756) | ₨3,317 | + 254% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (₨14,104) | ₨5,876 | + 140% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (₨16,795) | ₨13,241 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (₨16,980) | ₨8,069 | + 110% | |
| Transportation | + 196% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 196% 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 (₨6,703,910) | ₨1,996,870 | + 236% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (₨182) | ₨135 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (₨11,494) | ₨2,592 | + 343% | |
| Personal Care | + 198% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 198% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (₨2,510) | ₨440 | + 471% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (₨1,973) | ₨356 | + 454% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (₨13,911) | ₨1,396 | + 897% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (₨2,554) | ₨1,267 | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (₨552) | ₨764 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (₨2,059) | ₨455 | + 352% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (₨851) | ₨250 | + 240% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (₨382) | ₨124 | + 209% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (₨2,376) | ₨528 | + 350% | |
| Entertainment | + 307% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 307% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (₨8,095) | ₨1,488 | + 444% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (₨980) | ₨1,150 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (₨6,531) | ₨2,411 | + 171% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (₨26,124) | ₨3,400 | + 668% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (₨980) | ₨720 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (₨973) | ₨426 | + 128% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (₨501) | ₨499 | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (₨261,236) | ₨68,038 | + 284% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (₨62) | ₨4.57 | + 1258% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (₨10,449) | ₨3,574 | + 192% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (₨784) | ₨258 | + 204% | |
| TOTAL | + 238% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,002 prices entered by 336 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 238% more expensive than in Pakistan
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