Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 14% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (₩27,631) | ₩9,411 | + 194% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (₩7,540) | ₩6,661 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (₩2,512) | ₩5,558 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (₩2,107) | ₩2,243 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (₩4,541) | ₩4,906 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (₩5,688) | ₩6,379 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (₩8,784) | ₩13,015 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (₩4,920) | ₩5,944 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (₩2,600) | ₩3,678 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (₩2,549) | ₩2,166 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (₩15,917) | ₩22,522 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (₩5,240) | ₩2,819 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (₩1,943) | ₩2,980 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 9% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (₩2,019,757) | ₩1,839,660 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (₩1,216,230) | ₩1,187,480 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (₩270,212) | ₩250,846 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (₩990,865) | ₩1,200,300 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (₩581,646) | ₩587,302 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (₩169,646) | ₩81,680 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (₩57,353) | ₩41,339 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (₩753,981) | ₩352,573 | + 114% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (₩320,561) | ₩113,587 | + 182% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (₩5,997) | ₩13,071 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (₩4,189) | ₩13,039 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 50% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (₩75,398) | ₩41,844 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (₩90,463) | ₩52,250 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (₩107,718) | ₩95,365 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (₩108,908) | ₩173,054 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (₩42,997,456) | ₩29,087,500 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (₩1,167) | ₩1,439 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (₩73,723) | ₩80,931 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 14% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (₩16,097) | ₩6,377 | + 152% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (₩12,656) | ₩7,390 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (₩89,221) | ₩96,192 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (₩16,382) | ₩21,662 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (₩3,541) | ₩8,130 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (₩13,207) | ₩8,324 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (₩5,460) | ₩1,815 | + 201% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (₩2,450) | ₩2,204 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (₩15,241) | ₩17,384 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 11% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (₩51,918) | ₩33,460 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (₩13,823) | ₩20,876 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (₩41,888) | ₩165,595 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (₩167,551) | ₩67,775 | + 147% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (₩6,283) | ₩10,109 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (₩6,240) | ₩5,000 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (₩3,213) | ₩5,279 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (₩1,675,514) | ₩669,053 | + 150% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (₩398) | ₩1,500 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (₩67,021) | ₩61,508 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (₩5,027) | ₩4,500 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 581 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 6% more expensive than in South Korea
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