Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 104% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (8,553 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 304% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (7,089 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (1,710 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (1,434 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (3,421 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (3,872 ₦) | 991 ₦ | + 291% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (5,979 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (3,349 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (1,770 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (1,735 ₦) | 657 ₦ | + 164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (7,128 ₦) | 4,267 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (1,711 ₦) | 750 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (1,996 ₦) | 678 ₦ | + 194% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 81% 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 (1,374,713 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (827,807 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 262% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (183,915 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (674,416 ₦) | 514,982 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (395,888 ₦) | 466,568 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (115,467 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (42,765 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (36,778 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | - 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (218,184 ₦) | 71,787 ₦ | + 204% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (4,082 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (2,851 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 175% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 175% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (51,318 ₦) | 12,848 ₦ | + 299% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (61,572 ₦) | 18,978 ₦ | + 224% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (73,316 ₦) | 36,493 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (74,127 ₦) | 69,715 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 58% 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 (29,265,496 ₦) | 5,616,260 ₦ | + 421% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (985 ₦) | 485 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (34,212 ₦) | 30,349 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 158% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 158% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (10,956 ₦) | 936 ₦ | + 1070% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (8,614 ₦) | 8,438 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (42,765 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | + 153% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (11,150 ₦) | 2,431 ₦ | + 359% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (2,410 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (8,989 ₦) | 1,872 ₦ | + 380% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (3,716 ₦) | 779 ₦ | + 377% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (1,668 ₦) | 794 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (10,374 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 486% | |
| Entertainment | + 148% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 148% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (35,337 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (4,277 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (28,510 ₦) | 13,012 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (114,041 ₦) | 45,534 ₦ | + 150% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (4,277 ₦) | 6,738 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (4,247 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 183% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (2,187 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (1,140,410 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 2208% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (271 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (45,616 ₦) | 17,745 ₦ | + 157% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (3,421 ₦) | 1,413 ₦ | + 142% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 324 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 96% more expensive than in Nigeria
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