Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 90% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (RM47) | RM15 | + 216% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (RM39) | RM17 | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (RM9) | RM8 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (RM8) | RM7 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (RM19) | RM9 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (RM21) | RM7 | + 227% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (RM33) | RM22 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (RM18) | RM11 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (RM10) | RM4.90 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (RM10) | RM13 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (RM39) | RM74 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (RM20) | RM4.93 | + 299% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (RM11) | RM3.49 | + 215% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 86% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (RM7,572) | RM3,071 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (RM4,560) | RM2,197 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (RM1,013) | RM285 | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (RM3,715) | RM1,908 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (RM2,181) | RM1,210 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (RM636) | RM872 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (RM236) | RM113 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (RM203) | RM2,827 | - 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (RM1,202) | RM537 | + 124% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (RM22) | RM28 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (RM16) | RM36 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 118% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 118% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (RM283) | RM193 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (RM339) | RM122 | + 177% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (RM404) | RM296 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (RM408) | RM246 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 47% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (RM161,198) | RM162,896 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (RM5.42) | RM2.31 | + 135% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (RM188) | RM86 | + 120% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 79% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (RM60) | RM9 | + 541% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (RM47) | RM16 | + 206% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (RM236) | RM149 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (RM61) | RM44 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (RM13) | RM11 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (RM50) | RM15 | + 238% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (RM20) | RM20 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (RM9) | RM7 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (RM57) | RM34 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 126% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 126% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (RM195) | RM126 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (RM24) | RM38 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (RM157) | RM271 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (RM628) | RM111 | + 464% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (RM24) | RM100 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (RM23) | RM14 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (RM12) | RM18 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (RM6,282) | RM2,145 | + 193% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (RM1.49) | RM0.24 | + 529% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (RM251) | RM158 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (RM19) | RM17 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 423 prices entered by 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 81% more expensive than in Malaysia
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