Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Philippines
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| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 64% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (Php630) | Php345 | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (Php522) | Php250 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (Php126) | Php128 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (Php106) | Php129 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (Php252) | Php157 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (Php285) | Php140 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (Php440) | Php332 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (Php247) | Php140 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (Php130) | Php135 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (Php128) | Php82 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (Php525) | Php640 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (Php126) | Php65 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (Php147) | Php50 | + 194% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 37% 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 (Php101,223) | Php89,684 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (Php60,953) | Php41,570 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (Php13,542) | Php8,466 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (Php49,659) | Php30,559 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (Php29,150) | Php16,666 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (Php8,502) | Php5,705 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (Php3,149) | Php1,872 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (Php2,708) | Php27,709 | - 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (Php16,065) | Php7,821 | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (Php301) | Php353 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Php516 | - | |
| Clothes | + 98% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 98% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Philippines | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (Php3,779) | Php1,993 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (Php4,534) | Php1,846 | + 146% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (Php5,398) | Php4,466 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (Php5,458) | Php3,751 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 37% 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 (Php2,154,886) | Php1,307,250 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (Php72) | Php62 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (Php2,519) | Php1,837 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 34% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (Php807) | Php670 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Php991 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (Php3,149) | Php18,000 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (Php821) | Php222 | + 270% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (Php177) | Php222 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (Php662) | Php276 | + 140% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (Php274) | Php86 | + 220% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (Php123) | Php103 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (Php764) | Php272 | + 181% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 30% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (Php2,602) | Php1,103 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (Php315) | Php829 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (Php2,099) | Php3,736 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (Php8,397) | Php1,878 | + 347% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Php315) | Php416 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (Php313) | Php190 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (Php161) | Php169 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (Php83,971) | Php52,530 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (Php20) | Php34 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (Php3,359) | Php2,422 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (Php252) | Php176 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 432 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 36% more expensive than in Philippines
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