Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Senegal
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| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 19% more expensive than in Senegal | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (6,832 Franc) | 6,274 Franc | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (5,663 Franc) | 4,500 Franc | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (1,366 Franc) | 4,166 Franc | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (1,145 Franc) | 1,897 Franc | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (2,733 Franc) | 1,422 Franc | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (3,093 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (4,776 Franc) | 4,000 Franc | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (2,675 Franc) | 2,468 Franc | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (1,414 Franc) | 945 Franc | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (1,386 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 114% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (5,694 Franc) | 4,500 Franc | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (1,366 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (1,594 Franc) | 600 Franc | + 166% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 14% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (1,098,159 Franc) | 1,500,000 Franc | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (661,275 Franc) | 800,000 Franc | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (146,917 Franc) | 65,121 Franc | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (538,742 Franc) | 900,000 Franc | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (316,246 Franc) | 400,000 Franc | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (92,238 Franc) | 56,353 Franc | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (34,162 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (29,379 Franc) | 190,000 Franc | - 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (174,292 Franc) | 95,000 Franc | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (3,261 Franc) | 4,166 Franc | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (2,277 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| 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 (40,995 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (49,185 Franc) | 45,000 Franc | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (58,567 Franc) | 60,000 Franc | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (59,214 Franc) | 55,000 Franc | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 66% 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 (23,378,091 Franc) | 16,872,000 Franc | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (787 Franc) | 1,039 Franc | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (27,330 Franc) | 150,000 Franc | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 24% more expensive than in Senegal | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (8,752 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | + 192% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (6,881 Franc) | 7,301 Franc | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (34,162 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (8,907 Franc) | 3,160 Franc | + 182% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (1,925 Franc) | 2,847 Franc | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (7,181 Franc) | 1,944 Franc | + 269% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (2,969 Franc) | 4,000 Franc | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (1,332 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (8,287 Franc) | 10,872 Franc | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 51% more expensive than in Senegal | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (28,228 Franc) | 21,370 Franc | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (3,416 Franc) | 14,000 Franc | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (22,775 Franc) | 12,000 Franc | + 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (91,099 Franc) | 37,580 Franc | + 142% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (3,416 Franc) | 4,726 Franc | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (3,393 Franc) | 2,242 Franc | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (1,747 Franc) | 2,222 Franc | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (910,991 Franc) | 750,000 Franc | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (216 Franc) | 85 Franc | + 154% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (36,440 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (2,733 Franc) | 709 Franc | + 286% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 74 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 29% cheaper than in Senegal
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