- Cost of Living
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 55% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (4,030 ₦) | 2,239 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$20 (2,686 ₦) | 2,149 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (1,458 ₦) | 928 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (845 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (1,209 ₦) | 582 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (1,481 ₦) | 662 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (1,880 ₦) | 2,067 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (987 ₦) | 1,133 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (888 ₦) | 843 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.30 (712 ₦) | 330 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (3,358 ₦) | 2,306 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$8 (1,075 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 186% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (537 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 42% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,576 (345,970 ₦) | 368,693 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,127 (285,730 ₦) | 224,250 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 27,191 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$4,000 (537,270 ₦) | 196,279 ₦ | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 104,303 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$200 (26,864 ₦) | 13,539 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$130 (17,461 ₦) | 7,605 ₦ | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 111,992 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 35,539 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,244 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,304 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 6,498 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 10,330 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 15,510 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 28,860 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 21% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$50,000 (6,715,879 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (369 ₦) | 153 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 12,095 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 6% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,712 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,740 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 7,626 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 1,581 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 1,106 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,336 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 390 ₦ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 478 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$40 (5,373 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 237% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 42% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$65 (8,731 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,246 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,434 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (40,295 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | + 167% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (2,015 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (1,343 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (1,018 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 178,983 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 62 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$195 (26,192 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 473 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,317 prices entered by 114 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 40% more expensive than in Nigeria
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