Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 93% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (Php629) | Php240 | + 163% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (Php522) | Php182 | + 187% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (Php126) | Php124 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (Php106) | Php90 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (Php252) | Php127 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (Php285) | Php98 | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (Php440) | Php194 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (Php246) | Php158 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (Php130) | Php113 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (Php128) | Php74 | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (Php525) | Php479 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (Php262) | Php98 | + 169% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (Php147) | Php85 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 68% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (Php101,169) | Php54,271 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (Php60,921) | Php32,581 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (Php13,535) | Php6,532 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (Php49,632) | Php30,654 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (Php29,135) | Php15,587 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (Php8,498) | Php4,346 | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (Php3,147) | Php1,736 | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (Php2,707) | Php15,355 | - 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (Php16,057) | Php4,674 | + 244% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (Php300) | Php282 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (Php210) | Php845 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 133% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 133% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Philippines | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (Php3,777) | Php2,475 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (Php4,531) | Php1,348 | + 236% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (Php5,396) | Php3,785 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (Php5,455) | Php3,356 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 72% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (Php2,153,736) | Php1,287,380 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (Php72) | Php73 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (Php2,518) | Php1,021 | + 146% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 15% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (Php806) | Php279 | + 189% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (Php634) | Php1,803 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (Php3,147) | Php2,468 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (Php821) | Php156 | + 425% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (Php177) | Php183 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (Php662) | Php276 | + 140% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (Php273) | Php187 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (Php123) | Php98 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (Php763) | Php271 | + 182% | |
| Entertainment | + 157% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 157% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (Php2,601) | Php1,231 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (Php315) | Php604 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (Php2,098) | Php2,390 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (Php8,393) | Php1,864 | + 350% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Php315) | Php275 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (Php313) | Php143 | + 119% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (Php161) | Php106 | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (Php83,926) | Php14,492 | + 479% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (Php20) | Php8 | + 145% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (Php3,357) | Php2,430 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (Php252) | Php141 | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 856 prices entered by 180 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 26, 2022.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 84% more expensive than in Philippines
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