Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 84% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (Shilling1,434) | Shilling648 | + 121% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (Shilling1,189) | Shilling755 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (Shilling287) | Shilling495 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (Shilling240) | Shilling99 | + 142% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (Shilling574) | Shilling241 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (Shilling649) | Shilling109 | + 494% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (Shilling1,003) | Shilling876 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (Shilling562) | Shilling283 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (Shilling297) | Shilling127 | + 133% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (Shilling291) | Shilling304 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (Shilling1,195) | Shilling1,499 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (Shilling287) | Shilling188 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (Shilling335) | Shilling43 | + 670% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 69% 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 (Shilling230,539) | Shilling156,758 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (Shilling138,823) | Shilling93,468 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (Shilling30,842) | Shilling7,126 | + 333% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (Shilling113,099) | Shilling65,576 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (Shilling66,390) | Shilling52,568 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (Shilling19,364) | Shilling4,581 | + 323% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (Shilling7,172) | Shilling3,272 | + 119% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (Shilling6,168) | Shilling36,351 | - 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (Shilling36,589) | Shilling16,041 | + 128% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (Shilling685) | Shilling991 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Shilling550 | - | |
| Clothes | + 113% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 113% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (Shilling8,606) | Shilling6,708 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (Shilling10,326) | Shilling2,827 | + 265% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (Shilling12,295) | Shilling8,950 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (Shilling12,431) | Shilling7,335 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 27% 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 (Shilling4,907,804) | Shilling2,538,990 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (Shilling165) | Shilling180 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (Shilling5,737) | Shilling4,746 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 150% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 150% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (Shilling1,837) | Shilling303 | + 506% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Shilling414 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (Shilling7,172) | Shilling2,204 | + 225% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (Shilling1,870) | Shilling1,000 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (Shilling404) | Shilling250 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (Shilling1,507) | Shilling300 | + 402% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (Shilling623) | Shilling201 | + 210% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (Shilling280) | Shilling161 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (Shilling1,740) | Shilling738 | + 136% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 98% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (Shilling5,926) | Shilling2,541 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (Shilling717) | Shilling1,871 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (Shilling4,781) | Shilling2,518 | + 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (Shilling19,125) | Shilling4,892 | + 291% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Shilling717) | Shilling749 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (Shilling712) | Shilling374 | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (Shilling367) | Shilling330 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (Shilling191,246) | Shilling80,000 | + 139% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (Shilling45) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (Shilling7,650) | Shilling4,740 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (Shilling574) | Shilling296 | + 94% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 300 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 71% more expensive than in Kenya
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