Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Kenya
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| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 83% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (Shilling1,436) | Shilling583 | + 146% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (Shilling1,190) | Shilling724 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (Shilling287) | Shilling489 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (Shilling241) | Shilling124 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (Shilling574) | Shilling273 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (Shilling650) | Shilling131 | + 396% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (Shilling1,004) | Shilling1,000 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (Shilling562) | Shilling398 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (Shilling297) | Shilling110 | + 170% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (Shilling291) | Shilling245 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (Shilling1,196) | Shilling1,501 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (Shilling287) | Shilling200 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (Shilling335) | Shilling37 | + 817% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 100% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (Shilling230,729) | Shilling128,430 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (Shilling138,938) | Shilling61,514 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (Shilling30,868) | Shilling9,052 | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (Shilling113,193) | Shilling52,901 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (Shilling66,445) | Shilling26,198 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (Shilling19,380) | Shilling7,983 | + 143% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (Shilling7,178) | Shilling2,997 | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (Shilling6,173) | Shilling39,975 | - 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (Shilling36,620) | Shilling15,000 | + 144% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (Shilling685) | Shilling1,000 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 215% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 215% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (Shilling8,613) | Shilling2,180 | + 295% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (Shilling10,334) | Shilling3,034 | + 241% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (Shilling12,305) | Shilling5,889 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (Shilling12,441) | Shilling5,952 | + 109% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 31% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (Shilling4,911,868) | Shilling2,464,640 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (Shilling165) | Shilling198 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (Shilling5,742) | Shilling4,404 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 71% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (Shilling1,839) | Shilling1,000 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Shilling1,800 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (Shilling7,178) | Shilling2,960 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (Shilling1,871) | Shilling200 | + 836% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (Shilling405) | Shilling313 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (Shilling1,509) | Shilling1,100 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (Shilling624) | Shilling237 | + 163% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (Shilling280) | Shilling150 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (Shilling1,741) | Shilling1,247 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 88% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (Shilling5,931) | Shilling3,000 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (Shilling718) | Shilling1,617 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (Shilling4,785) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (Shilling19,140) | Shilling4,210 | + 355% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Shilling718) | Shilling1,000 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (Shilling713) | Shilling319 | + 123% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (Shilling367) | Shilling300 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (Shilling191,404) | Shilling80,000 | + 139% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (Shilling45) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (Shilling7,656) | Shilling5,442 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (Shilling574) | Shilling336 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 215 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2024.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 79% more expensive than in Kenya
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