Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Taiwan
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 21% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (357 NT$) | 196 NT$ | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (296 NT$) | 147 NT$ | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (71 NT$) | 128 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (60 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (143 NT$) | 122 NT$ | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (162 NT$) | 111 NT$ | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (250 NT$) | 230 NT$ | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (140 NT$) | 133 NT$ | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (74 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (72 NT$) | 49 NT$ | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (298 NT$) | 436 NT$ | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (71 NT$) | 61 NT$ | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (83 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 39% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (57,403 NT$) | 46,160 NT$ | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (34,566 NT$) | 28,930 NT$ | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (7,680 NT$) | 1,512 NT$ | + 408% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (28,161 NT$) | 18,869 NT$ | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (16,531 NT$) | 13,302 NT$ | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (4,821 NT$) | 5,598 NT$ | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (1,786 NT$) | 753 NT$ | + 137% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (1,536 NT$) | 14,757 NT$ | - 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (9,111 NT$) | 1,650 NT$ | + 452% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (170 NT$) | 99 NT$ | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (119 NT$) | 572 NT$ | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 74% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (2,143 NT$) | 2,350 NT$ | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (2,571 NT$) | 972 NT$ | + 164% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (3,061 NT$) | 1,745 NT$ | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (3,095 NT$) | 3,514 NT$ | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 20% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (1,222,023 NT$) | 917,519 NT$ | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (41 NT$) | 31 NT$ | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (1,429 NT$) | 1,292 NT$ | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 24% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (457 NT$) | 244 NT$ | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (360 NT$) | 244 NT$ | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (1,786 NT$) | 699 NT$ | + 155% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (466 NT$) | 199 NT$ | + 134% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (101 NT$) | 183 NT$ | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (375 NT$) | 289 NT$ | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (155 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (70 NT$) | 69 NT$ | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (433 NT$) | 800 NT$ | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 114% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (1,476 NT$) | 500 NT$ | + 195% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (179 NT$) | 644 NT$ | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (1,190 NT$) | 6,000 NT$ | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (4,762 NT$) | 1,243 NT$ | + 283% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (179 NT$) | 402 NT$ | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (177 NT$) | 104 NT$ | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (91 NT$) | 74 NT$ | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (47,619 NT$) | 8,016 NT$ | + 494% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (11 NT$) | 5.05 NT$ | + 124% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (1,905 NT$) | 1,192 NT$ | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (143 NT$) | 128 NT$ | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 215 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 38% more expensive than in Taiwan
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