Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Senegal
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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 16% more expensive than in Senegal | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (6,925 Franc) | 6,969 Franc | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (5,739 Franc) | 7,359 Franc | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (1,384 Franc) | 3,750 Franc | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (1,161 Franc) | 1,872 Franc | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (2,770 Franc) | 1,400 Franc | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (3,134 Franc) | 1,712 Franc | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (4,841 Franc) | 8,000 Franc | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (2,711 Franc) | 1,651 Franc | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (1,433 Franc) | 800 Franc | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (1,405 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 117% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (5,770 Franc) | 8,705 Franc | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (1,385 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (1,616 Franc) | 423 Franc | + 282% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 16% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (1,112,968 Franc) | 1,502,620 Franc | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (670,192 Franc) | 836,041 Franc | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (148,898 Franc) | 175,929 Franc | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (546,007 Franc) | 845,364 Franc | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (320,511 Franc) | 334,060 Franc | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (93,482 Franc) | 83,158 Franc | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (34,623 Franc) | 27,512 Franc | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (29,776 Franc) | 300,000 Franc | - 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (176,642 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | + 253% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (3,305 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Senegal | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Senegal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (41,547 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (49,849 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (59,357 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (60,013 Franc) | 55,000 Franc | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 69% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (23,693,344 Franc) | 16,872,000 Franc | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (797 Franc) | 990 Franc | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (27,698 Franc) | 150,000 Franc | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 18% more expensive than in Senegal | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (8,870 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | + 196% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (34,623 Franc) | 35,000 Franc | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (9,027 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (1,951 Franc) | 3,294 Franc | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (7,278 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | + 143% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (3,009 Franc) | 2,474 Franc | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (1,350 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (8,398 Franc) | 7,357 Franc | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 64% more expensive than in Senegal | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (28,609 Franc) | 24,326 Franc | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (3,462 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (23,082 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (92,328 Franc) | 42,165 Franc | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (3,462 Franc) | 5,085 Franc | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (3,438 Franc) | 2,523 Franc | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (1,770 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (923,276 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (219 Franc) | 50 Franc | + 339% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (36,931 Franc) | 29,120 Franc | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (2,770 Franc) | 933 Franc | + 197% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 87 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2024.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 30% cheaper than in Senegal
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