Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 40% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (¥1,679) | ¥1,027 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (¥1,392) | ¥795 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (¥336) | ¥518 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (¥282) | ¥223 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (¥672) | ¥320 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (¥760) | ¥564 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (¥1,174) | ¥1,287 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (¥657) | ¥611 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (¥347) | ¥399 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (¥341) | ¥307 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (¥1,399) | ¥1,249 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (¥336) | ¥208 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (¥392) | ¥176 | + 123% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (¥269,881) | ¥365,189 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (¥162,514) | ¥186,450 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (¥36,106) | ¥20,112 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (¥132,400) | ¥167,408 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (¥77,720) | ¥104,544 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (¥22,668) | ¥13,280 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (¥8,396) | ¥4,420 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (¥7,220) | ¥61,842 | - 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (¥42,834) | ¥10,283 | + 317% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (¥801) | ¥1,221 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,831 | - | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 80% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (¥10,075) | ¥8,264 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (¥12,088) | ¥5,233 | + 131% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (¥14,393) | ¥9,385 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (¥14,552) | ¥12,490 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (¥5,745,351) | ¥2,997,460 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (¥193) | ¥169 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (¥6,717) | ¥9,067 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 14% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (¥2,151) | ¥2,133 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥2,993 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (¥8,396) | ¥6,000 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (¥2,189) | ¥1,337 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (¥473) | ¥948 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (¥1,765) | ¥622 | + 184% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (¥730) | ¥224 | + 225% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (¥327) | ¥204 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (¥2,037) | ¥4,495 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 42% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (¥6,937) | ¥5,113 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (¥840) | ¥3,833 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (¥5,597) | ¥12,839 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (¥22,388) | ¥8,204 | + 173% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (¥840) | ¥1,237 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (¥834) | ¥531 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (¥429) | ¥674 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (¥223,883) | ¥51,659 | + 333% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (¥53) | ¥52 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (¥8,955) | ¥9,541 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (¥672) | ¥598 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 770 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2024.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 17% more expensive than in Japan
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