Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 112% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (RM100) | RM21 | + 388% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (RM27) | RM16 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (RM9) | RM8 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (RM8) | RM7 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (RM17) | RM8 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (RM21) | RM4.78 | + 333% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (RM32) | RM29 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (RM18) | RM9 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (RM9) | RM3.56 | + 166% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (RM9) | RM11 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (RM58) | RM88 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (RM19) | RM4.10 | + 364% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (RM7) | RM3.22 | + 119% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 103% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (RM7,344) | RM3,319 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (RM4,422) | RM1,755 | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (RM982) | RM288 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (RM3,603) | RM2,263 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (RM2,115) | RM1,385 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (RM617) | RM196 | + 215% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (RM209) | RM98 | + 112% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (RM2,741) | RM1,610 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (RM1,166) | RM488 | + 139% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (RM22) | RM21 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (RM15) | RM31 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 78% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (RM274) | RM227 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (RM329) | RM152 | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (RM392) | RM270 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (RM396) | RM298 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 71% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (RM156,336) | RM154,513 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (RM4.24) | RM1.98 | + 114% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (RM268) | RM87 | + 208% | |
| Personal Care | + 158% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 158% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (RM59) | RM15 | + 278% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (RM46) | RM16 | + 188% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (RM324) | RM73 | + 345% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (RM60) | RM21 | + 189% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (RM13) | RM13 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (RM48) | RM16 | + 208% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (RM20) | RM5.12 | + 288% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (RM9) | RM9 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (RM55) | RM45 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 114% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (RM189) | RM84 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (RM50) | RM36 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (RM152) | RM258 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (RM609) | RM196 | + 211% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (RM23) | RM32 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (RM23) | RM16 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (RM12) | RM20 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (RM6,092) | RM1,919 | + 217% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (RM1.45) | RM0.42 | + 243% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (RM244) | RM156 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (RM18) | RM17 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 705 prices entered by 108 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 101% more expensive than in Malaysia
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