Cost of living comparison
compared to
Antigua and Barbuda vs. Maldives Cost of Living Summary
Antigua and Barbuda is 27.4% more expensive than Maldives overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 2.0 times more in Antigua and Barbuda
- Groceries
-
pay 74.7% more in Antigua and Barbuda
- Transportation
-
pay 80.7% more in Antigua and Barbuda
- Housing
-
pay 4.2% more in Antigua and Barbuda
- Childcare
-
pay 48.4% less in Antigua and Barbuda
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 23.5% less in Antigua and Barbuda
- Clothing
-
pay 0.9% less in Antigua and Barbuda
The cost of restaurants, transportation, groceries, and housing in Antigua and Barbuda are more expensive than in Maldives. Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, and clothing are lower in Antigua and Barbuda. Notably, restaurants and transportation are significantly more expensive in Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua and Barbuda vs. Maldives Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Antigua and Barbuda instead of Maldives, you would:
pay 2.0 times more for restaurants
|
Maldives
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.56
MVR85.56
|
$13.88
EC$37.50
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.80
MVR150.98
|
$11.10
EC$30.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.45
MVR22.29
|
$2.07
EC$5.60
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.31
MVR4.70
|
$0.96
EC$2.58
|
|
Maldives vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of restaurants
pay 74.7% more for groceries
|
Maldives
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.59
MVR24.49
|
$2.78
EC$7.50
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.58
MVR70.46
|
$4.07
EC$11.00
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.95
MVR107.00
|
$8.40
EC$22.71
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.67
MVR25.67
|
$5.37
EC$14.50
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.82
MVR43.37
|
$3.69
EC$9.98
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.84
MVR28.31
|
$2.96
EC$8.00
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.73
MVR26.63
|
$1.11
EC$3.00
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.96
MVR30.25
|
$3.70
EC$10.00
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.48
MVR22.83
|
$3.70
EC$10.00
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.70
MVR10.77
|
$1.30
EC$3.50
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.55
MVR8.45
|
$1.30
EC$3.50
|
|
Maldives vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of groceries
pay 80.7% more for transportation
|
Maldives
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.54
MVR54.53
|
$6.29
EC$17.00
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$28.91
MVR445.28
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$32,679.74
MVR503,267.97
|
$23,681.34
EC$64,000.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.65
MVR271.76
|
$51.53
EC$139.27
|
|
Maldives vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of transportation
pay 4.2% more for housing
|
Maldives
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$61.82
MVR952.02
|
$77.58
EC$209.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,136.53
MVR17,502.54
|
$1,048.39
EC$2,833.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$731.21
MVR11,260.62
|
$678.37
EC$1,833.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$93.30
MVR1,436.78
|
$99.04
EC$267.65
|
|
Maldives vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of housing
pay 48.4% less for childcare
|
Maldives
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$164.38
MVR2,531.44
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$3,587.42
MVR55,246.24
|
$1,850.10
EC$5,000.00
|
|
Maldives vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of childcare
pay 23.5% less for entertainment and sports
|
Maldives
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.74
MVR72.97
|
$1.85
EC$5.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.31
MVR50.96
|
$3.95
EC$10.67
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$13.07
MVR201.31
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$72.98
MVR1,123.97
|
$61.67
EC$166.67
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$9.80
MVR150.98
|
$6.20
EC$16.75
|
|
Maldives vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 0.9% less for clothing
|
Maldives
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$43.03
MVR662.64
|
$50.00
EC$135.13
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$56.86
MVR875.69
|
?? | |
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$90.20
MVR1,389.02
|
$74.00
EC$200.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$51.74
MVR796.84
|
?? | |
Maldives vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of clothing
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