- Cost of Living
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Philippines
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 93% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (Php583) | Php253 | + 131% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$23 (Php439) | Php170 | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (Php211) | Php98 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (Php122) | Php83 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (Php175) | Php94 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (Php214) | Php64 | + 237% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (Php272) | Php159 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (Php143) | Php126 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (Php129) | Php81 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.40 (Php105) | Php51 | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (Php486) | Php501 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$8 (Php156) | Php75 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (Php78) | Php55 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 4% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,576 (Php50,088) | Php43,201 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,127 (Php41,366) | Php22,487 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Php3,975 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$1,000 (Php19,446) | Php29,031 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Php16,228 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Php2,834 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Php1,783 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Php25,547 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Php5,027 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Php322 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Php221 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Php2,106 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Php1,550 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Php4,124 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Php3,416 | - | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 6% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$50,000 (Php972,286) | Php1,177,060 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (Php53) | Php52 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Php1,471 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Php156 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Php457 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Php865 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Php243 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Php114 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Php178 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Php65 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Php84 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Php189 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 37% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$40 (Php778) | Php835 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Php481 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Php1,229 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (Php5,834) | Php1,493 | + 291% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Php292) | Php269 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (Php194) | Php158 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Php89 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Php26,600 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Php8 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$140 (Php2,722) | Php2,063 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Php89 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,428 prices entered by 419 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
19.446
PHP
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 26% more expensive than in Philippines
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