Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 223% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 223% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (₨2,482) | ₨935 | + 165% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (₨2,057) | ₨835 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (₨496) | ₨242 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (₨416) | ₨135 | + 209% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (₨993) | ₨195 | + 409% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (₨1,123) | ₨131 | + 755% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (₨1,735) | ₨1,044 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (₨972) | ₨216 | + 349% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (₨514) | ₨76 | + 579% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (₨504) | ₨360 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (₨2,068) | ₨1,837 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (₨1,035) | ₨184 | + 464% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (₨579) | ₨106 | + 447% | |
| Housing | + 250% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 250% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (₨398,890) | ₨70,512 | + 466% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (₨240,198) | ₨47,563 | + 405% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (₨53,365) | ₨17,314 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (₨195,690) | ₨65,168 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (₨114,872) | ₨65,247 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (₨33,504) | ₨15,341 | + 118% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (₨12,409) | ₨2,350 | + 428% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (₨10,672) | ₨55,664 | - 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (₨63,309) | ₨27,942 | + 127% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (₨1,184) | ₨893 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (₨827) | ₨1,213 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 152% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 152% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (₨14,891) | ₨4,034 | + 269% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (₨17,866) | ₨6,547 | + 173% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (₨21,274) | ₨17,795 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (₨21,509) | ₨7,714 | + 179% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 71% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (₨8,491,735) | ₨4,022,260 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (₨286) | ₨183 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (₨9,927) | ₨6,150 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 234% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 234% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (₨3,179) | ₨274 | + 1060% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (₨2,499) | ₨477 | + 423% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (₨12,409) | ₨1,980 | + 527% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (₨3,235) | ₨1,042 | + 211% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (₨699) | ₨601 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (₨2,608) | ₨585 | + 346% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (₨1,078) | ₨389 | + 177% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (₨484) | ₨264 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (₨3,010) | ₨673 | + 347% | |
| Entertainment | + 201% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 201% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (₨10,254) | ₨3,191 | + 221% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (₨1,241) | ₨1,792 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (₨8,273) | ₨3,711 | + 123% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (₨33,090) | ₨7,292 | + 354% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (₨1,241) | ₨2,722 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (₨1,232) | ₨898 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (₨635) | ₨478 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (₨330,904) | ₨120,000 | + 176% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (₨79) | ₨3.54 | + 2120% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (₨13,236) | ₨5,438 | + 143% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (₨993) | ₨288 | + 245% | |
| TOTAL | + 173% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,179 prices entered by 316 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 06, 2022.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 173% more expensive than in Pakistan
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