Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 47% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (4,609 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (3,820 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (921 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (773 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (1,844 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (2,086 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (3,222 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (1,805 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (954 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (935 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 155% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (3,841 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (1,922 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 192% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (1,075 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 37% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (740,755 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (446,058 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (99,101 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 362% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (363,405 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (213,322 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (62,218 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 713% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (23,044 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (19,818 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | - 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (117,567 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (2,200 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (1,536 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 89% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (27,653 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 191% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (33,178 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (39,506 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (39,943 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 106% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 106% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (15,769,519 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (531 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 191% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (18,435 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Personal Care | + 156% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 156% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (5,903 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 1023% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (4,642 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 160% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (23,044 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (6,008 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 364% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (1,299 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (4,844 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 296% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (2,003 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 231% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (899 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (5,590 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 243% | |
| Entertainment | + 192% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 192% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (19,041 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 258% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (2,304 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (15,363 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (61,450 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 523% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (2,304 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (2,288 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 284% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (1,178 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (614,503 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 236% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (146 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 492% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (24,580 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (1,844 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 268% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 289 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
153.626
NGN
/
XCD
*
Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 74% more expensive than in Nigeria
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 67% more expensive than in Nigeria
- Cost of living in Andorra is 71% more expensive than in Nigeria
- Cost of living in Albania is 7% cheaper than in Nigeria
- Cost of living in Austria is 50% more expensive than in Nigeria
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 90% more expensive than in Nigeria
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 19% cheaper than in Nigeria
- Cost of living in Angola is 66% more expensive than in Nigeria
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 173% more expensive than in Nigeria