Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to South Korea
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 11% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | South Korea | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (₩14,543) | ₩9,573 | + 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (₩12,053) | ₩7,837 | + 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (₩2,907) | ₩6,830 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (₩2,438) | ₩2,872 | - 15% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (₩5,817) | ₩6,179 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (₩6,583) | ₩8,120 | - 19% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (₩10,166) | ₩7,646 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (₩5,694) | ₩8,423 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (₩3,009) | ₩4,872 | - 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (₩2,950) | ₩2,927 | + 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (₩12,119) | ₩20,558 | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (₩2,909) | ₩3,521 | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (₩3,393) | ₩4,142 | - 18% | |
Housing | - 12% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 12% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | South Korea | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (₩2,337,393) | ₩3,748,000 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (₩1,407,501) | ₩2,221,890 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (₩312,707) | ₩253,895 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (₩1,146,694) | ₩1,163,600 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (₩673,119) | ₩778,449 | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (₩196,325) | ₩120,000 | + 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (₩72,713) | ₩31,294 | + 132% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (₩62,533) | ₩219,090 | - 71% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (₩370,973) | ₩89,516 | + 314% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (₩6,940) | ₩16,029 | - 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (₩4,848) | ₩14,433 | - 66% | |
Clothes | + 49% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 49% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | South Korea | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (₩87,256) | ₩79,338 | + 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (₩104,689) | ₩58,578 | + 79% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (₩124,658) | ₩89,888 | + 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (₩126,036) | ₩144,451 | - 13% | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 6% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | South Korea | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (₩49,759,440) | ₩41,899,500 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (₩1,674) | ₩1,879 | - 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (₩58,170) | ₩56,684 | + 3% | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 6% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | South Korea | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (₩18,628) | ₩8,245 | + 126% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (₩14,646) | ₩4,500 | + 225% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (₩72,713) | ₩45,465 | + 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (₩18,958) | ₩21,034 | - 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (₩4,098) | ₩10,694 | - 62% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (₩15,284) | ₩8,457 | + 81% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (₩6,319) | ₩5,308 | + 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (₩2,836) | ₩8,235 | - 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (₩17,638) | ₩12,817 | + 38% | |
Entertainment | + 63% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 63% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | South Korea | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (₩60,083) | ₩32,969 | + 82% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (₩7,271) | ₩28,078 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (₩48,475) | ₩270,239 | - 82% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (₩193,901) | ₩66,875 | + 190% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (₩7,271) | ₩15,654 | - 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (₩7,221) | ₩5,405 | + 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (₩3,718) | ₩4,568 | - 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (₩1,939,013) | ₩795,597 | + 144% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (₩461) | ₩207 | + 122% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (₩77,561) | ₩72,194 | + 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (₩5,817) | ₩4,500 | + 29% | |
TOTAL | + 4% |

These prices were last updated on March 18, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 4% more expensive than in South Korea
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