Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Kenya
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| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 110% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (Shilling1,359) | Shilling705 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (Shilling1,126) | Shilling611 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (Shilling272) | Shilling439 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (Shilling228) | Shilling119 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (Shilling544) | Shilling229 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (Shilling615) | Shilling105 | + 486% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (Shilling950) | Shilling900 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (Shilling532) | Shilling277 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (Shilling281) | Shilling101 | + 179% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (Shilling276) | Shilling210 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (Shilling1,132) | Shilling1,091 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (Shilling567) | Shilling197 | + 187% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (Shilling317) | Shilling52 | + 505% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 42% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (Shilling218,395) | Shilling169,650 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (Shilling131,510) | Shilling83,603 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (Shilling29,218) | Shilling15,047 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (Shilling107,142) | Shilling95,669 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (Shilling62,893) | Shilling57,033 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (Shilling18,344) | Shilling8,455 | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (Shilling6,794) | Shilling2,991 | + 127% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (Shilling5,843) | Shilling43,137 | - 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (Shilling34,662) | Shilling23,937 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (Shilling648) | Shilling700 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (Shilling453) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 63% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (Shilling8,153) | Shilling6,416 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (Shilling9,782) | Shilling5,872 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (Shilling11,647) | Shilling6,181 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (Shilling11,776) | Shilling5,515 | + 114% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 9% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (Shilling4,649,296) | Shilling2,958,140 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (Shilling156) | Shilling168 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (Shilling5,435) | Shilling6,000 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 218% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 218% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (Shilling1,741) | Shilling178 | + 877% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (Shilling1,368) | Shilling320 | + 328% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (Shilling6,794) | Shilling3,000 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (Shilling1,771) | Shilling333 | + 432% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (Shilling383) | Shilling308 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (Shilling1,428) | Shilling439 | + 225% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (Shilling590) | Shilling115 | + 415% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (Shilling265) | Shilling122 | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (Shilling1,648) | Shilling300 | + 449% | |
| Entertainment | + 233% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 233% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (Shilling5,614) | Shilling2,000 | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (Shilling679) | Shilling1,221 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (Shilling4,529) | Shilling1,600 | + 183% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (Shilling18,117) | Shilling7,150 | + 153% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Shilling679) | Shilling645 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (Shilling675) | Shilling276 | + 144% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (Shilling347) | Shilling239 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (Shilling181,173) | Shilling26,546 | + 582% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (Shilling43) | Shilling4.02 | + 970% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (Shilling7,247) | Shilling2,149 | + 237% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (Shilling544) | Shilling317 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 175 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 70% more expensive than in Kenya
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