- Cost of Living
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Kenya
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 64% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (Shilling1,138) | Shilling596 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$20 (Shilling759) | Shilling584 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (Shilling412) | Shilling415 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (Shilling238) | Shilling98 | + 145% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (Shilling341) | Shilling174 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (Shilling418) | Shilling116 | + 260% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (Shilling531) | Shilling712 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (Shilling279) | Shilling237 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (Shilling251) | Shilling87 | + 189% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.30 (Shilling201) | Shilling176 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (Shilling948) | Shilling1,419 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$8 (Shilling303) | Shilling157 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (Shilling152) | Shilling57 | + 167% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 12% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,576 (Shilling97,695) | Shilling142,464 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,127 (Shilling80,684) | Shilling77,641 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Shilling7,218 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$4,000 (Shilling151,714) | Shilling82,963 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Shilling40,792 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$200 (Shilling7,586) | Shilling5,595 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$130 (Shilling4,931) | Shilling3,389 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Shilling39,266 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Shilling10,679 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Shilling620 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Shilling2,483 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Shilling3,388 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Shilling3,775 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Shilling5,809 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Shilling5,153 | - | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 14% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$50,000 (Shilling1,896,431) | Shilling1,171,320 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (Shilling104) | Shilling109 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Shilling4,374 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 3% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Shilling279 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Shilling1,153 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Shilling3,465 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Shilling388 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Shilling279 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Shilling462 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Shilling124 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Shilling148 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$40 (Shilling1,517) | Shilling904 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 20% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$65 (Shilling2,465) | Shilling2,259 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Shilling1,243 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Shilling2,201 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (Shilling11,379) | Shilling4,341 | + 162% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Shilling569) | Shilling624 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (Shilling379) | Shilling312 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (Shilling287) | Shilling224 | + 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Shilling78,248 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Shilling5.40 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$195 (Shilling7,396) | Shilling8,325 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Shilling242 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,311 prices entered by 130 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 24% more expensive than in Kenya
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