Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 13% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (₩29,026) | ₩9,368 | + 210% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (₩7,920) | ₩6,669 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (₩2,639) | ₩6,359 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (₩2,213) | ₩2,595 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (₩4,770) | ₩4,079 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (₩5,975) | ₩5,742 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (₩9,228) | ₩11,535 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (₩5,169) | ₩6,965 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (₩2,732) | ₩4,312 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (₩2,678) | ₩2,632 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (₩16,721) | ₩25,238 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (₩5,504) | ₩2,622 | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (₩2,041) | ₩3,132 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 25% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (₩2,121,704) | ₩1,647,450 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (₩1,277,620) | ₩1,060,460 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (₩283,851) | ₩336,254 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (₩1,040,880) | ₩669,754 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (₩611,005) | ₩605,216 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (₩178,209) | ₩91,170 | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (₩60,248) | ₩30,708 | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (₩792,039) | ₩515,397 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (₩336,741) | ₩131,154 | + 157% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (₩6,300) | ₩28,954 | - 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (₩4,400) | ₩13,020 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 40% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (₩79,204) | ₩58,979 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (₩95,029) | ₩55,180 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (₩113,155) | ₩108,239 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (₩114,406) | ₩193,113 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 9% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (₩45,167,763) | ₩33,029,400 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (₩1,226) | ₩1,511 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (₩77,444) | ₩74,667 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 15% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (₩16,909) | ₩6,016 | + 181% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (₩13,295) | ₩7,390 | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (₩93,725) | ₩215,280 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (₩17,209) | ₩16,991 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (₩3,720) | ₩8,772 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (₩13,874) | ₩10,077 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (₩5,736) | ₩3,569 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (₩2,574) | ₩2,563 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (₩16,010) | ₩17,354 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 12% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (₩54,539) | ₩39,171 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (₩14,521) | ₩21,123 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (₩44,002) | ₩165,595 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (₩176,009) | ₩82,956 | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (₩6,600) | ₩11,911 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (₩6,555) | ₩4,963 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (₩3,375) | ₩5,826 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (₩1,760,086) | ₩547,998 | + 221% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (₩418) | ₩1,500 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (₩70,403) | ₩61,748 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (₩5,281) | ₩4,538 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 818 prices entered by 139 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 11, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 9% more expensive than in South Korea
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