Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 20% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (HK$189) | HK$82 | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (HK$52) | HK$39 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (HK$17) | HK$45 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (HK$14) | HK$23 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (HK$31) | HK$28 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (HK$39) | HK$22 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (HK$60) | HK$94 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (HK$34) | HK$22 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (HK$18) | HK$15 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (HK$17) | HK$17 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (HK$109) | HK$220 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (HK$36) | HK$13 | + 168% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (HK$13) | HK$17 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 56% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (HK$13,828) | HK$43,081 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (HK$8,327) | HK$30,893 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (HK$1,850) | HK$1,361 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (HK$6,784) | HK$23,195 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (HK$3,982) | HK$14,012 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (HK$1,161) | HK$1,084 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (HK$393) | HK$136 | + 188% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (HK$5,162) | HK$4,745 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (HK$2,195) | HK$1,231 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (HK$41) | HK$71 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (HK$29) | HK$88 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 34% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (HK$516) | HK$678 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (HK$619) | HK$312 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (HK$737) | HK$730 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (HK$746) | HK$1,103 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 8% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (HK$294,372) | HK$250,869 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (HK$8) | HK$16 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (HK$505) | HK$531 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 4% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (HK$110) | HK$41 | + 168% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (HK$87) | HK$280 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (HK$611) | HK$400 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (HK$112) | HK$58 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (HK$24) | HK$42 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (HK$90) | HK$55 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (HK$37) | HK$12 | + 214% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (HK$17) | HK$25 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (HK$104) | HK$252 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 12% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (HK$355) | HK$358 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (HK$95) | HK$191 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (HK$287) | HK$530 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (HK$1,147) | HK$803 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (HK$43) | HK$113 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (HK$43) | HK$43 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (HK$22) | HK$66 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (HK$11,471) | HK$3,417 | + 236% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (HK$2.72) | HK$1.63 | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (HK$459) | HK$782 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (HK$34) | HK$60 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,371 prices entered by 200 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 22% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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