Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Macao
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| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 18% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (89 Pataca) | 87 Pataca | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (74 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 638% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (18 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (15 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (36 Pataca) | 21 Pataca | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (40 Pataca) | 27 Pataca | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (62 Pataca) | 49 Pataca | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (35 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (18 Pataca) | 26 Pataca | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (18 Pataca) | 7 Pataca | + 158% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (74 Pataca) | 109 Pataca | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (18 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (21 Pataca) | 15 Pataca | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Macao | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (14,304 Pataca) | 14,605 Pataca | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (8,613 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (1,914 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (7,017 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (4,119 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (1,201 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (445 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (383 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (2,270 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (42 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 37 Pataca | - | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 34% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (534 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (641 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (763 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (771 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Macao | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (304,502 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (10 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (356 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 47% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (114 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 57 Pataca | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (445 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | + 122% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (116 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | + 144% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (25 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (94 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (39 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 289% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (17 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (108 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 18% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (368 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (44 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (297 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (1,187 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | + 116% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (44 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (44 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (23 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (11,866 Pataca) | 4,550 Pataca | + 161% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (2.82 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (475 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (36 Pataca) | 43 Pataca | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Macao
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