Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Vietnam
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| Food | + 108% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 108% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (260,976 ₫) | 52,492 ₫ | + 397% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (216,304 ₫) | 99,365 ₫ | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (52,165 ₫) | 44,193 ₫ | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (43,754 ₫) | 36,414 ₫ | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (104,390 ₫) | 40,896 ₫ | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (118,132 ₫) | 30,220 ₫ | + 291% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (182,434 ₫) | 125,960 ₫ | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (102,182 ₫) | 79,338 ₫ | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (54,004 ₫) | 33,925 ₫ | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (52,948 ₫) | 21,577 ₫ | + 145% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (217,480 ₫) | 202,188 ₫ | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (52,195 ₫) | 37,663 ₫ | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (60,894 ₫) | 29,283 ₫ | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 62% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (41,945,936 ₫) | 30,017,800 ₫ | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (25,258,451 ₫) | 14,948,500 ₫ | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (5,611,709 ₫) | 7,143,900 ₫ | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (20,578,111 ₫) | 12,023,000 ₫ | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (12,079,523 ₫) | 7,174,960 ₫ | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (3,523,173 ₫) | 1,781,460 ₫ | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (1,304,879 ₫) | 281,377 ₫ | + 364% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (1,122,196 ₫) | 3,206,280 ₫ | - 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (6,657,343 ₫) | 1,775,250 ₫ | + 275% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (124,549 ₫) | 185,000 ₫ | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (86,992 ₫) | 139,618 ₫ | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 71% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (1,565,854 ₫) | 1,030,560 ₫ | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (1,878,712 ₫) | 877,640 ₫ | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (2,237,058 ₫) | 2,198,030 ₫ | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (2,261,790 ₫) | 2,346,150 ₫ | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 55% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (892,963,309 ₫) | 1,030,730,000 ₫ | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (30,043 ₫) | 26,913 ₫ | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (1,043,903 ₫) | 143,358 ₫ | + 628% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 29% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (334,290 ₫) | 187,838 ₫ | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (262,837 ₫) | 139,693 ₫ | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (1,304,879 ₫) | 3,000,000 ₫ | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (340,211 ₫) | 160,000 ₫ | + 113% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (73,538 ₫) | 87,500 ₫ | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (274,286 ₫) | 80,000 ₫ | + 243% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (113,395 ₫) | 31,443 ₫ | + 261% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (50,889 ₫) | 31,840 ₫ | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (316,524 ₫) | 102,468 ₫ | + 209% | |
| Entertainment | + 221% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 221% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (1,078,230 ₫) | 378,508 ₫ | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (130,488 ₫) | 184,353 ₫ | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (869,919 ₫) | 366,238 ₫ | + 138% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (3,479,677 ₫) | 623,918 ₫ | + 458% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (130,488 ₫) | 151,824 ₫ | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (129,585 ₫) | 49,360 ₫ | + 163% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (66,724 ₫) | 24,450 ₫ | + 173% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (34,796,766 ₫) | 12,540,300 ₫ | + 177% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (8,264 ₫) | 1,408 ₫ | + 487% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (1,391,871 ₫) | 647,776 ₫ | + 115% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (104,390 ₫) | 30,000 ₫ | + 248% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 188 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2023.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 75% more expensive than in Vietnam
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