Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 116% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (Php1,173) | Php266 | + 341% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (Php320) | Php167 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (Php107) | Php112 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (Php89) | Php83 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (Php193) | Php100 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (Php242) | Php77 | + 212% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (Php373) | Php184 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (Php209) | Php148 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (Php110) | Php93 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (Php108) | Php59 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (Php676) | Php400 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (Php222) | Php84 | + 165% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (Php82) | Php58 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 56% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (Php85,757) | Php53,968 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (Php51,640) | Php27,722 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (Php11,473) | Php5,694 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (Php42,071) | Php33,981 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (Php24,696) | Php18,084 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (Php7,203) | Php2,692 | + 168% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (Php2,435) | Php1,671 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (Php32,013) | Php15,761 | + 103% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (Php13,611) | Php6,329 | + 115% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (Php255) | Php293 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (Php178) | Php243 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 97% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 97% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (Php3,201) | Php2,385 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (Php3,841) | Php1,355 | + 183% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (Php4,574) | Php4,126 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (Php4,624) | Php4,294 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 63% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (Php1,825,637) | Php1,190,930 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (Php50) | Php49 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (Php3,130) | Php1,493 | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 93% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (Php683) | Php280 | + 144% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (Php537) | Php977 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (Php3,788) | Php559 | + 578% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (Php696) | Php255 | + 172% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (Php150) | Php141 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (Php561) | Php163 | + 243% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (Php232) | Php88 | + 164% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (Php104) | Php85 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (Php647) | Php305 | + 112% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 115% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (Php2,204) | Php914 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (Php587) | Php529 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (Php1,779) | Php6,140 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (Php7,114) | Php1,903 | + 274% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Php267) | Php231 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (Php265) | Php158 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (Php136) | Php85 | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (Php71,141) | Php25,570 | + 178% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (Php17) | Php8 | + 116% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (Php2,846) | Php1,779 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (Php213) | Php116 | + 84% | |
| 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 1,505 prices entered by 274 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 81% more expensive than in Philippines
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