Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 91% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (Php619) | Php224 | + 176% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (Php513) | Php176 | + 192% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (Php124) | Php127 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (Php104) | Php89 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (Php247) | Php125 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (Php280) | Php105 | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (Php432) | Php288 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (Php242) | Php157 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (Php128) | Php113 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (Php126) | Php74 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (Php516) | Php501 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (Php258) | Php91 | + 184% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (Php144) | Php83 | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 67% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (Php99,441) | Php54,916 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (Php59,880) | Php32,581 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (Php13,304) | Php6,532 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (Php48,784) | Php29,670 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (Php28,637) | Php16,811 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (Php8,352) | Php4,137 | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (Php3,093) | Php1,668 | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (Php2,660) | Php15,355 | - 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (Php15,783) | Php4,674 | + 238% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (Php295) | Php282 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (Php206) | Php845 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 131% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 131% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Philippines | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (Php3,712) | Php2,546 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (Php4,454) | Php1,348 | + 230% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (Php5,303) | Php3,727 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (Php5,362) | Php3,006 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 66% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (Php2,116,942) | Php1,287,380 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (Php71) | Php75 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (Php2,475) | Php1,066 | + 132% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 17% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (Php792) | Php279 | + 184% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (Php623) | Php1,803 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (Php3,093) | Php1,730 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (Php807) | Php156 | + 416% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (Php174) | Php183 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (Php650) | Php276 | + 136% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (Php269) | Php187 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (Php121) | Php98 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (Php750) | Php408 | + 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 154% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 154% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (Php2,556) | Php1,193 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (Php309) | Php613 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (Php2,062) | Php1,612 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (Php8,249) | Php1,864 | + 342% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Php309) | Php307 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (Php307) | Php147 | + 109% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (Php158) | Php110 | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (Php82,492) | Php14,492 | + 469% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (Php20) | Php8 | + 140% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (Php3,300) | Php2,454 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (Php247) | Php140 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 834 prices entered by 178 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2022.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 82% more expensive than in Philippines
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