- Cost of Living
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 56% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (4,046 ₦) | 2,384 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$23 (3,045 ₦) | 2,064 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (1,464 ₦) | 988 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (848 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (1,214 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (1,487 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (1,888 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (991 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (892 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.40 (728 ₦) | 339 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (3,372 ₦) | 2,416 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$8 (1,079 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 192% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (539 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,576 (347,379 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,127 (286,893 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 27,010 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$1,000 (134,864 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 125,903 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 16,128 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 6,064 ₦ | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 115,445 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 35,316 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,101 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,488 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 6,787 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 10,295 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 16,193 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 27,800 ₦ | - | |
| 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 (6,743,224 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (371 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 140% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 10,211 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,599 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,933 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 7,156 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 1,414 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 1,145 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,441 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 402 ₦ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 487 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 1,476 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$40 (5,395 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,209 ₦ | - | |
| 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 (40,459 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | + 161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (2,023 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (1,349 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 562 ₦ | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 186,359 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 43 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$140 (18,881 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 471 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,363 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
134.864
NGN
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 22% more expensive than in Nigeria
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