Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 114% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 114% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (Shilling2,639) | Shilling684 | + 286% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (Shilling720) | Shilling575 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (Shilling240) | Shilling429 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (Shilling201) | Shilling100 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (Shilling434) | Shilling187 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (Shilling543) | Shilling108 | + 402% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (Shilling839) | Shilling740 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (Shilling470) | Shilling270 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (Shilling248) | Shilling99 | + 150% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (Shilling244) | Shilling209 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (Shilling1,520) | Shilling1,242 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (Shilling500) | Shilling172 | + 191% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (Shilling186) | Shilling62 | + 197% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 59% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (Shilling192,905) | Shilling119,098 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (Shilling116,161) | Shilling63,025 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (Shilling25,808) | Shilling6,771 | + 281% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (Shilling94,637) | Shilling77,444 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (Shilling55,552) | Shilling49,372 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (Shilling16,203) | Shilling4,266 | + 280% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (Shilling5,478) | Shilling4,262 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (Shilling72,012) | Shilling45,725 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (Shilling30,616) | Shilling11,225 | + 173% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (Shilling573) | Shilling819 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (Shilling400) | Shilling432 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 173% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 173% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (Shilling7,201) | Shilling2,657 | + 171% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (Shilling8,640) | Shilling2,874 | + 201% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (Shilling10,288) | Shilling4,569 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (Shilling10,402) | Shilling5,990 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 80% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (Shilling4,106,644) | Shilling1,603,200 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (Shilling112) | Shilling110 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (Shilling7,041) | Shilling3,745 | + 88% | |
| Personal Care | + 151% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 151% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (Shilling1,537) | Shilling226 | + 580% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (Shilling1,209) | Shilling806 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (Shilling8,521) | Shilling2,033 | + 319% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (Shilling1,565) | Shilling237 | + 559% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (Shilling338) | Shilling388 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (Shilling1,261) | Shilling329 | + 284% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (Shilling521) | Shilling165 | + 216% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (Shilling234) | Shilling166 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (Shilling1,456) | Shilling768 | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | + 183% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 183% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (Shilling4,959) | Shilling1,954 | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (Shilling1,320) | Shilling1,315 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (Shilling4,001) | Shilling2,000 | + 100% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (Shilling16,003) | Shilling4,131 | + 287% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Shilling600) | Shilling573 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (Shilling596) | Shilling313 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (Shilling307) | Shilling235 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (Shilling160,027) | Shilling39,326 | + 307% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (Shilling38) | Shilling3.20 | + 1087% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (Shilling6,401) | Shilling4,303 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (Shilling480) | Shilling324 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 624 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 05, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 101% more expensive than in Kenya
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