Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 76% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (79元) | 36元 | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (65元) | 37元 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (16元) | 13元 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (13元) | 15元 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (31元) | 15元 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (36元) | 11元 | + 238% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (55元) | 51元 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (31元) | 15元 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (16元) | 7元 | + 150% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (16元) | 6元 | + 157% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (66元) | 89元 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (16元) | 8元 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (18元) | 12元 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (12,648元) | 15,701元 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (7,616元) | 7,613元 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (1,692元) | 474元 | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (6,205元) | 6,823元 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (3,642元) | 3,937元 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (1,062元) | 313元 | + 239% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (393元) | 101元 | + 288% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (338元) | 1,340元 | - 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (2,007元) | 542元 | + 270% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (38元) | 35元 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 48元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 57% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (472元) | 415元 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (566元) | 280元 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (675元) | 574元 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (682元) | 717元 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 34% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (269,249元) | 152,522元 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (9元) | 8元 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (315元) | 245元 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 56% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (101元) | 41元 | + 148% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 45元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (393元) | 111元 | + 255% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (103元) | 47元 | + 120% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (22元) | 44元 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (83元) | 32元 | + 159% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (34元) | 9元 | + 302% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (15元) | 12元 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (95元) | 79元 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 86% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (325元) | 225元 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (39元) | 110元 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (262元) | 481元 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (1,049元) | 253元 | + 314% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (39元) | 74元 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (39元) | 27元 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (20元) | 12元 | + 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (10,492元) | 3,708元 | + 183% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (2.49元) | 1.19元 | + 109% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (420元) | 411元 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (31元) | 25元 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,085 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 04, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 47% more expensive than in China
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