Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Malaysia
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| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 64% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (RM48) | RM19 | + 150% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (RM40) | RM19 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (RM10) | RM10 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (RM8) | RM8 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (RM19) | RM10 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (RM22) | RM8 | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (RM34) | RM27 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (RM19) | RM11 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (RM10) | RM7 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (RM10) | RM13 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (RM40) | RM69 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (RM10) | RM5.27 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (RM11) | RM4.07 | + 176% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 87% 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 (RM7,742) | RM3,769 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (RM4,662) | RM2,425 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (RM1,036) | RM377 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (RM3,798) | RM2,307 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (RM2,230) | RM1,585 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (RM650) | RM196 | + 232% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (RM241) | RM116 | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (RM207) | RM1,161 | - 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (RM1,229) | RM463 | + 165% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (RM23) | RM25 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | RM28 | - | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 70% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (RM289) | RM245 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (RM347) | RM161 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (RM413) | RM332 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (RM417) | RM320 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 88% 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 (RM164,822) | RM154,335 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (RM5.55) | RM2.24 | + 147% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (RM193) | RM53 | + 266% | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 109% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (RM62) | RM14 | + 343% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | RM32 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (RM241) | RM84 | + 187% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (RM63) | RM26 | + 137% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (RM14) | RM13 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (RM51) | RM12 | + 311% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (RM21) | RM7 | + 185% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (RM9) | RM11 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (RM58) | RM27 | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 83% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (RM199) | RM64 | + 209% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (RM24) | RM39 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (RM161) | RM480 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (RM642) | RM134 | + 378% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (RM24) | RM35 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (RM24) | RM13 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (RM12) | RM17 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (RM6,423) | RM2,918 | + 120% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (RM1.53) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (RM257) | RM207 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (RM19) | RM17 | + 10% | |
| 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 613 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 14, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 81% more expensive than in Malaysia
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