- Cost of Living
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Uganda
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Uganda
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 58% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (41,708 Shilling) | 22,172 Shilling | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$23 (31,387 Shilling) | 19,944 Shilling | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (15,093 Shilling) | 19,223 Shilling | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (8,742 Shilling) | 3,482 Shilling | + 151% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (12,513 Shilling) | 8,258 Shilling | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (15,325 Shilling) | 4,580 Shilling | + 235% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (19,464 Shilling) | 26,181 Shilling | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (10,217 Shilling) | 10,557 Shilling | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (9,195 Shilling) | 3,692 Shilling | + 149% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.40 (7,508 Shilling) | 3,834 Shilling | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (34,757 Shilling) | 47,442 Shilling | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$8 (11,122 Shilling) | 4,646 Shilling | + 139% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (5,561 Shilling) | 3,762 Shilling | + 48% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 13% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,576 (3,581,026 Shilling) | 4,545,270 Shilling | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,127 (2,957,500 Shilling) | 1,620,520 Shilling | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 389,941 Shilling | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$1,000 (1,390,280 Shilling) | 2,945,530 Shilling | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 1,668,590 Shilling | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 217,440 Shilling | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 113,742 Shilling | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 1,424,580 Shilling | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 647,022 Shilling | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 31,373 Shilling | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 110,000 Shilling | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is in Uganda | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 70,244 Shilling | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 120,849 Shilling | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 174,907 Shilling | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 233,469 Shilling | - | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 12% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$50,000 (69,513,978 Shilling) | 99,503,100 Shilling | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (3,823 Shilling) | 3,787 Shilling | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 113,443 Shilling | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is in Uganda | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 11,706 Shilling | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 35,003 Shilling | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 92,215 Shilling | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 18,643 Shilling | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 21,604 Shilling | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 22,892 Shilling | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 9,300 Shilling | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 4,070 Shilling | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 22,706 Shilling | - | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 16% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$40 (55,611 Shilling) | 58,353 Shilling | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 40,859 Shilling | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 70,000 Shilling | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (417,084 Shilling) | 132,152 Shilling | + 216% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (20,854 Shilling) | 19,131 Shilling | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (13,903 Shilling) | 11,305 Shilling | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 5,167 Shilling | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 2,414,540 Shilling | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 600 Shilling | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$140 (194,639 Shilling) | 261,343 Shilling | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 24,795 Shilling | - | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 446 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1390.280
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 8% more expensive than in Uganda
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