Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 110% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (Php1,188) | Php278 | + 328% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (Php324) | Php176 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (Php108) | Php115 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (Php91) | Php86 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (Php195) | Php106 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (Php245) | Php87 | + 182% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (Php378) | Php205 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (Php211) | Php154 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (Php112) | Php98 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (Php110) | Php63 | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (Php684) | Php403 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (Php225) | Php84 | + 168% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (Php84) | Php61 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 62% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (Php86,820) | Php53,329 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (Php52,280) | Php26,864 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (Php11,615) | Php5,346 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (Php42,593) | Php32,454 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (Php25,002) | Php17,484 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (Php7,292) | Php2,429 | + 200% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (Php2,465) | Php1,644 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (Php32,410) | Php13,655 | + 137% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (Php13,779) | Php5,856 | + 135% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (Php258) | Php283 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (Php180) | Php280 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 105% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 105% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (Php3,241) | Php2,272 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (Php3,889) | Php1,330 | + 192% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (Php4,630) | Php4,611 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (Php4,681) | Php4,052 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 70% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (Php1,848,256) | Php1,154,410 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (Php50) | Php48 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (Php3,169) | Php1,437 | + 120% | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 108% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (Php692) | Php198 | + 249% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (Php544) | Php809 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (Php3,835) | Php589 | + 551% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (Php704) | Php305 | + 131% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (Php152) | Php151 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (Php568) | Php155 | + 265% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (Php235) | Php85 | + 177% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (Php105) | Php86 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (Php655) | Php309 | + 112% | |
| Entertainment | + 141% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 141% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (Php2,232) | Php867 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (Php594) | Php510 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (Php1,801) | Php2,231 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (Php7,202) | Php2,140 | + 237% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Php270) | Php249 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (Php268) | Php162 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (Php138) | Php87 | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (Php72,022) | Php19,345 | + 272% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (Php17) | Php8 | + 122% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (Php2,881) | Php1,689 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (Php216) | Php115 | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,537 prices entered by 252 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 89% more expensive than in Philippines
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