Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 62% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (4,035 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$20 (2,690 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (1,460 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.00 (673 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (1,211 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (1,483 ₦) | 686 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (1,883 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (988 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (890 ₦) | 647 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.30 (713 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (3,363 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (1,076 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 199% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (538 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,500 (336,256 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,800 (242,104 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 (33,626 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,977 (400,378 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,500 (201,753 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$200 (26,900 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$130 (17,485 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 84,820 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 31,502 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$17 (2,287 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,192 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 7,198 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 10,494 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 14,247 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 21,849 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 13% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 1,792,100 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (370 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 150% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 16,973 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 969 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,812 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 6,906 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,561 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 1,081 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,092 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 333 ₦ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 488 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$40 (5,380 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 44% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$65 (8,743 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,961 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 16,149 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (40,351 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 130% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (2,018 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$16 (2,152 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (1,019 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 68,273 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 34 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$195 (26,228 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 463 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,088 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria
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