Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
Food | + 19% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 19% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (HK$189) | HK$78 | + 141% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (HK$52) | HK$38 | + 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (HK$17) | HK$44 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (HK$14) | HK$23 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$11 (HK$31) | HK$29 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (HK$39) | HK$22 | + 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (HK$60) | HK$92 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (HK$34) | HK$24 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (HK$18) | HK$17 | + 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (HK$17) | HK$17 | + 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (HK$109) | HK$230 | - 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (HK$36) | HK$15 | + 143% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (HK$13) | HK$19 | - 28% | |
Housing | - 57% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 57% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (HK$13,836) | HK$42,306 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (HK$8,332) | HK$31,492 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (HK$1,851) | HK$1,664 | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (HK$6,788) | HK$23,566 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (HK$3,985) | HK$15,226 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (HK$1,162) | HK$1,385 | - 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (HK$393) | HK$142 | + 176% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (HK$5,165) | HK$5,312 | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (HK$2,196) | HK$1,366 | + 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (HK$41) | HK$69 | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (HK$29) | HK$94 | - 69% | |
Clothes | + 30% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 30% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (HK$517) | HK$704 | - 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (HK$620) | HK$314 | + 97% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (HK$738) | HK$728 | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (HK$746) | HK$1,295 | - 42% | |
Transportation | - 14% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 14% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (HK$294,551) | HK$243,567 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (HK$8) | HK$17 | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (HK$505) | HK$613 | - 18% | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 17% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (HK$110) | HK$49 | + 124% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (HK$87) | HK$132 | - 34% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (HK$611) | HK$463 | + 32% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (HK$112) | HK$59 | + 90% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (HK$24) | HK$39 | - 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (HK$90) | HK$53 | + 71% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (HK$37) | HK$18 | + 108% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (HK$17) | HK$21 | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (HK$104) | HK$265 | - 61% | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 6% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (HK$356) | HK$359 | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (HK$95) | HK$186 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (HK$287) | HK$1,027 | - 72% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (HK$1,148) | HK$866 | + 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (HK$43) | HK$101 | - 57% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (HK$43) | HK$46 | - 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (HK$22) | HK$69 | - 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (HK$11,478) | HK$3,416 | + 236% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (HK$2.73) | HK$1.21 | + 125% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (HK$459) | HK$893 | - 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (HK$34) | HK$62 | - 44% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 26% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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