Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Singapore
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 23% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (SGD $14) | SGD $17 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (SGD $12) | SGD $11 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (SGD $2.89) | SGD $7 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (SGD $2.43) | SGD $4.24 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (SGD $5.79) | SGD $5.95 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (SGD $7) | SGD $4.61 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (SGD $10) | SGD $20 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (SGD $5.67) | SGD $5.79 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (SGD $3.00) | SGD $4.38 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (SGD $2.94) | SGD $5.63 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (SGD $12) | SGD $39 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (SGD $2.89) | SGD $2.92 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (SGD $3.38) | SGD $3.98 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 56% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (SGD $2,326) | SGD $6,370 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (SGD $1,401) | SGD $4,489 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (SGD $311) | SGD $234 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (SGD $1,141) | SGD $4,057 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (SGD $670) | SGD $3,449 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (SGD $195) | SGD $141 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (SGD $72) | SGD $49 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (SGD $62) | SGD $951 | - 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (SGD $369) | SGD $177 | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (SGD $7) | SGD $13 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | SGD $23 | - | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 14% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Singapore | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (SGD $87) | SGD $105 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (SGD $104) | SGD $66 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (SGD $124) | SGD $185 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (SGD $125) | SGD $193 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 49% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (SGD $49,527) | SGD $156,163 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (SGD $1.67) | SGD $2.88 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (SGD $58) | SGD $83 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 15% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (SGD $19) | SGD $14 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | SGD $37 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (SGD $72) | SGD $122 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (SGD $19) | SGD $13 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (SGD $4.08) | SGD $5.44 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (SGD $15) | SGD $14 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (SGD $6) | SGD $5.31 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (SGD $2.82) | SGD $9 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (SGD $18) | SGD $37 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 19% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (SGD $60) | SGD $59 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (SGD $7) | SGD $27 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (SGD $48) | SGD $387 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (SGD $193) | SGD $177 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (SGD $7) | SGD $22 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (SGD $7) | SGD $8 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (SGD $3.70) | SGD $11 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (SGD $1,930) | SGD $922 | + 109% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (SGD $0.46) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (SGD $77) | SGD $197 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (SGD $5.79) | SGD $17 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 432 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2024.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 42% cheaper than in Singapore
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