Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 12% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (₩14,328) | ₩9,573 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (₩11,875) | ₩7,837 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (₩2,864) | ₩6,830 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (₩2,402) | ₩2,882 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (₩5,731) | ₩6,392 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (₩6,485) | ₩8,120 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (₩10,016) | ₩7,646 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (₩5,610) | ₩8,423 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (₩2,965) | ₩4,872 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (₩2,907) | ₩2,927 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (₩11,940) | ₩20,558 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (₩2,866) | ₩3,521 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (₩3,343) | ₩4,142 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 13% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (₩2,302,851) | ₩3,748,000 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (₩1,386,701) | ₩2,221,890 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (₩308,085) | ₩253,895 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (₩1,129,748) | ₩1,163,600 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (₩663,171) | ₩778,449 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (₩193,424) | ₩120,000 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (₩71,638) | ₩31,294 | + 129% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (₩61,609) | ₩219,090 | - 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (₩365,491) | ₩89,516 | + 308% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (₩6,838) | ₩16,029 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (₩4,776) | ₩14,433 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 47% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (₩85,966) | ₩79,338 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (₩103,142) | ₩58,578 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (₩122,816) | ₩89,888 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (₩124,173) | ₩144,451 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 4% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (₩49,024,103) | ₩41,899,500 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (₩1,649) | ₩1,879 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (₩57,311) | ₩56,684 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (₩18,353) | ₩8,245 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (₩14,430) | ₩4,500 | + 221% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (₩71,638) | ₩45,465 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (₩18,678) | ₩21,034 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (₩4,037) | ₩10,694 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (₩15,058) | ₩8,457 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (₩6,225) | ₩5,308 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (₩2,794) | ₩8,235 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (₩17,377) | ₩12,817 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 60% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (₩59,195) | ₩32,969 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (₩7,164) | ₩28,078 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (₩47,759) | ₩270,239 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (₩191,036) | ₩66,875 | + 186% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (₩7,164) | ₩15,654 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (₩7,114) | ₩5,405 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (₩3,663) | ₩4,568 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (₩1,910,359) | ₩795,597 | + 140% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (₩454) | ₩207 | + 119% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (₩76,414) | ₩72,194 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (₩5,731) | ₩4,500 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 410 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
477.590
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in South Korea
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