Cost of living comparison
compared to
Antigua and Barbuda vs. Japan Cost of Living Summary
Antigua and Barbuda is 45.1% more expensive than Japan overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 2.0 times more in Antigua and Barbuda
- Groceries
-
pay 48.9% more in Antigua and Barbuda
- Transportation
-
pay 48.6% more in Antigua and Barbuda
- Housing
-
pay 89.9% more in Antigua and Barbuda
- Childcare
-
pay 73.0% less in Antigua and Barbuda
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 8.7% less in Antigua and Barbuda
- Clothing
-
pay 15.9% more in Antigua and Barbuda
The cost of restaurants, housing, groceries, transportation, and clothing in Antigua and Barbuda are more expensive than in Japan. Expenses including childcare and entertainment and sports are lower in Antigua and Barbuda. Notably, restaurants and housing are significantly more expensive in Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua and Barbuda vs. Japan Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Antigua and Barbuda instead of Japan, you would:
pay 2.0 times more for restaurants
|
Japan
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$6.75
¥1,066
|
$16.65
EC$45.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.10
¥805
|
$9.25
EC$25.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.13
¥179
|
$1.95
EC$5.27
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.76
¥120
|
$1.20
EC$3.25
|
|
Japan vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of restaurants
pay 48.9% more for groceries
|
Japan
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.53
¥241
|
$2.78
EC$7.50
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.55
¥877
|
$4.26
EC$11.50
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.56
¥879
|
$8.40
EC$22.71
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.01
¥318
|
$6.66
EC$18.00
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.85
¥450
|
$3.52
EC$9.53
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.16
¥342
|
$2.96
EC$8.00
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.08
¥171
|
$1.11
EC$3.00
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.54
¥243
|
$3.70
EC$10.00
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.92
¥303
|
$3.70
EC$10.00
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.10
¥174
|
$1.30
EC$3.50
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.08
¥170
|
$1.30
EC$3.50
|
|
Japan vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of groceries
pay 48.6% more for transportation
|
Japan
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.11
¥649
|
$6.11
EC$16.50
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$63.20
¥9,986
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$21,047.50
¥3M
|
?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$24.65
¥3,895
|
?? | |
Japan vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of transportation
pay 89.9% more for housing
|
Japan
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$33.54
¥5,300
|
$81.40
EC$220.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$546.58
¥86,367
|
$1,048.39
EC$2,833.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$360.78
¥57,008
|
$678.37
EC$1,833.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$113.26
¥17,897
|
$198.07
EC$535.29
|
|
Japan vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of housing
pay 73.0% less for childcare
|
Japan
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$417.01
¥65,893
|
$185.01
EC$500.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$11,300.14
¥2M
|
$1,850.10
EC$5,000.00
|
|
Japan vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of childcare
pay 8.7% less for entertainment and sports
|
Japan
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.57
¥406
|
$2.41
EC$6.50
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.06
¥483
|
$3.70
EC$10.00
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.83
¥605
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$53.31
¥8,424
|
$64.75
EC$175.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.73
¥1,853
|
$6.29
EC$17.00
|
|
Japan vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 15.9% more for clothing
|
Japan
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$46.32
¥7,320
|
$50.00
EC$135.13
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$31.33
¥4,950
|
?? | |
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$59.45
¥9,394
|
$74.00
EC$200.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$81.04
¥12,805
|
?? | |
Japan vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of clothing
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