Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 8% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (HK$86) | HK$90 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (HK$72) | HK$44 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (HK$17) | HK$44 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (HK$14) | HK$23 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (HK$35) | HK$32 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (HK$39) | HK$19 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (HK$60) | HK$116 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (HK$34) | HK$28 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (HK$18) | HK$18 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (HK$18) | HK$14 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (HK$72) | HK$150 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (HK$36) | HK$17 | + 118% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (HK$20) | HK$16 | + 29% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 63% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (HK$13,894) | HK$47,353 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (HK$8,367) | HK$34,716 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (HK$1,859) | HK$1,299 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (HK$6,816) | HK$28,175 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (HK$4,001) | HK$18,653 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (HK$1,167) | HK$877 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (HK$432) | HK$259 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (HK$372) | HK$4,774 | - 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (HK$2,205) | HK$2,108 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (HK$41) | HK$91 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (HK$29) | HK$88 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 22% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (HK$519) | HK$680 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (HK$622) | HK$338 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (HK$741) | HK$671 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (HK$749) | HK$1,283 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 36% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (HK$295,787) | HK$433,526 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (HK$10) | HK$22 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (HK$346) | HK$533 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (HK$111) | HK$57 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (HK$87) | HK$110 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (HK$432) | HK$407 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (HK$113) | HK$83 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (HK$24) | HK$44 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (HK$91) | HK$51 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (HK$38) | HK$16 | + 131% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (HK$17) | HK$29 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (HK$105) | HK$322 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (HK$357) | HK$406 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (HK$43) | HK$207 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (HK$288) | HK$1,780 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (HK$1,153) | HK$925 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (HK$43) | HK$166 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (HK$43) | HK$52 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (HK$22) | HK$66 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (HK$11,526) | HK$3,953 | + 192% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (HK$2.74) | HK$1.03 | + 165% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (HK$461) | HK$775 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (HK$35) | HK$61 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 401 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 36% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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