- Cost of Living
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Philippines
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 90% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (Php579) | Php243 | + 138% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$20 (Php386) | Php173 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (Php210) | Php101 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (Php121) | Php83 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (Php174) | Php93 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (Php213) | Php60 | + 258% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (Php270) | Php145 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (Php142) | Php129 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (Php128) | Php85 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.30 (Php102) | Php50 | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (Php483) | Php503 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$8 (Php154) | Php78 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (Php77) | Php53 | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 40% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,576 (Php49,727) | Php46,426 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,127 (Php41,069) | Php22,576 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Php3,835 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$4,000 (Php77,223) | Php28,095 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Php16,256 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$200 (Php3,861) | Php2,947 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$130 (Php2,510) | Php1,741 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Php24,626 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Php5,175 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Php335 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Php252 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Php2,115 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Php1,601 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Php4,143 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Php3,504 | - | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 7% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$50,000 (Php965,292) | Php1,209,730 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (Php53) | Php51 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Php1,490 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 6% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Php152 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Php457 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Php862 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Php235 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Php118 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Php187 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Php65 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Php84 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$40 (Php772) | Php178 | + 333% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 54% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$65 (Php1,255) | Php806 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Php479 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Php1,231 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (Php5,792) | Php1,455 | + 298% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Php290) | Php271 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (Php193) | Php158 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (Php146) | Php92 | + 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Php24,510 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Php8 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$195 (Php3,765) | Php2,030 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Php91 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,185 prices entered by 404 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
19.306
PHP
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 39% more expensive than in Philippines
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