Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 85% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (Php624) | Php285 | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (Php518) | Php235 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (Php125) | Php129 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (Php105) | Php126 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (Php250) | Php138 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (Php283) | Php90 | + 213% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (Php437) | Php215 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (Php245) | Php141 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (Php129) | Php129 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (Php127) | Php79 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (Php520) | Php507 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (Php125) | Php74 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (Php146) | Php42 | + 250% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 49% 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 (Php100,369) | Php85,433 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (Php60,439) | Php40,407 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (Php13,428) | Php6,087 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (Php49,240) | Php26,628 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (Php28,904) | Php15,403 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (Php8,430) | Php5,075 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (Php3,122) | Php1,614 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (Php2,685) | Php24,668 | - 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (Php15,930) | Php7,617 | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (Php298) | Php356 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Php1,220 | - | |
| Clothes | + 123% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 123% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Philippines | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (Php3,747) | Php1,931 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (Php4,495) | Php1,578 | + 185% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (Php5,353) | Php4,413 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (Php5,412) | Php3,616 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 79% 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 (Php2,136,693) | Php1,332,570 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (Php72) | Php63 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (Php2,498) | Php941 | + 166% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 118% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (Php800) | Php263 | + 204% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Php1,132 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (Php3,122) | Php600 | + 420% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (Php814) | Php224 | + 264% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (Php176) | Php183 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (Php656) | Php224 | + 194% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (Php271) | Php71 | + 281% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (Php122) | Php88 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (Php757) | Php311 | + 144% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 29% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (Php2,580) | Php746 | + 246% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (Php312) | Php817 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (Php2,082) | Php8,198 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (Php8,326) | Php1,739 | + 379% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Php312) | Php237 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (Php310) | Php163 | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (Php160) | Php243 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (Php83,262) | Php50,403 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (Php20) | Php34 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (Php3,330) | Php2,215 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (Php250) | Php173 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 543 prices entered by 113 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 05, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 61% more expensive than in Philippines
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