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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 53% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (Shilling1,126) | Shilling686 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$20 (Shilling750) | Shilling625 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (Shilling407) | Shilling431 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (Shilling236) | Shilling102 | + 132% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (Shilling338) | Shilling184 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (Shilling414) | Shilling119 | + 247% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (Shilling525) | Shilling744 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (Shilling276) | Shilling250 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (Shilling248) | Shilling96 | + 159% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.30 (Shilling199) | Shilling174 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (Shilling938) | Shilling1,526 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$8 (Shilling300) | Shilling162 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (Shilling150) | Shilling58 | + 157% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 13% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,576 (Shilling96,647) | Shilling139,999 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,127 (Shilling79,819) | Shilling67,887 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Shilling6,836 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$4,000 (Shilling150,086) | Shilling82,123 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Shilling31,415 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$200 (Shilling7,504) | Shilling4,410 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$130 (Shilling4,878) | Shilling3,660 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Shilling38,934 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Shilling10,470 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Shilling605 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Shilling464 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Shilling3,175 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Shilling3,774 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Shilling5,626 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Shilling4,410 | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$50,000 (Shilling1,876,080) | Shilling1,826,750 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (Shilling103) | Shilling115 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Shilling4,492 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Shilling350 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Shilling1,152 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Shilling3,246 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Shilling447 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Shilling321 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Shilling459 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Shilling121 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Shilling177 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$40 (Shilling1,501) | Shilling949 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 33% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$65 (Shilling2,439) | Shilling2,435 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Shilling1,202 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Shilling3,926 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (Shilling11,256) | Shilling4,018 | + 180% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Shilling563) | Shilling595 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (Shilling375) | Shilling290 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (Shilling284) | Shilling218 | + 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Shilling28,109 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Shilling4.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$195 (Shilling7,317) | Shilling5,642 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Shilling253 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,142 prices entered by 113 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 22% more expensive than in Kenya
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