Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 116% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 116% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (9,301 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 349% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (2,538 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | + 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (846 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | - 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (709 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$11 (1,529 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 116% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (1,915 ₦) | 533 ₦ | + 259% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (2,957 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (1,656 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 96% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (875 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (858 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 95% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (5,358 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 90% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (1,764 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 477% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (654 ₦) | 361 ₦ | + 81% | |
Housing | + 102% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 102% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (679,913 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (409,421 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | + 142% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (90,962 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | + 187% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (333,556 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 166% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (195,800 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (57,108 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 169% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (19,307 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | + 94% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (253,814 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 237% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (107,911 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 245% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (2,019 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (1,410 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 41% | |
Clothes | + 165% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 165% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (25,381 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 282% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (30,453 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 166% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (36,261 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 114% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (36,662 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 78% | |
Transportation | + 91% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 91% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (14,474,286 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 88% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (393 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 172% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (24,817 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | + 98% | |
Personal Care | + 139% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 139% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (5,419 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 225% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (4,260 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | + 82% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (30,035 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | + 98% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (5,515 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 317% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (1,192 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (4,446 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | + 145% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (1,838 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 420% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (825 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (5,131 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | + 119% | |
Entertainment | + 128% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 128% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (17,477 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 199% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (4,653 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (14,101 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | + 3% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (56,403 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | + 102% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (2,115 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | - 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (2,100 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | + 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (1,082 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 112% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (564,030 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | + 246% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (134 ₦) | 33 ₦ | + 305% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (22,561 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | + 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (1,692 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 213% | |
TOTAL | + 110% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 110% more expensive than in Nigeria
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