Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Uganda
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 76% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (41,440 Shilling) | 22,978 Shilling | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (34,347 Shilling) | 27,887 Shilling | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (8,283 Shilling) | 14,423 Shilling | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (6,948 Shilling) | 1,653 Shilling | + 320% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (16,576 Shilling) | 7,859 Shilling | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (18,758 Shilling) | 4,626 Shilling | + 305% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (28,969 Shilling) | 11,302 Shilling | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (16,225 Shilling) | 17,203 Shilling | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (8,575 Shilling) | 5,071 Shilling | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (8,408 Shilling) | 4,692 Shilling | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (34,533 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (17,280 Shilling) | 4,561 Shilling | + 279% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (9,669 Shilling) | 2,254 Shilling | + 329% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 38% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (6,660,572 Shilling) | 5,901,380 Shilling | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (4,010,775 Shilling) | 1,773,300 Shilling | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (891,080 Shilling) | 210,249 Shilling | + 324% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (3,267,587 Shilling) | 2,500,000 Shilling | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (1,918,101 Shilling) | 940,997 Shilling | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (559,443 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 180% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (207,201 Shilling) | 154,498 Shilling | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (178,193 Shilling) | 1,296,120 Shilling | - 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (1,057,116 Shilling) | 539,404 Shilling | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (19,777 Shilling) | 26,788 Shilling | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (13,813 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 308% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 308% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Uganda | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (248,641 Shilling) | 43,813 Shilling | + 468% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (298,320 Shilling) | 61,060 Shilling | + 389% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (355,221 Shilling) | 190,070 Shilling | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (359,148 Shilling) | 149,740 Shilling | + 140% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 26% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (141,793,154 Shilling) | 37,457,000 Shilling | + 279% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (4,770 Shilling) | 5,312 Shilling | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (165,761 Shilling) | 180,000 Shilling | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 105% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (53,082 Shilling) | 8,500 Shilling | + 524% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (41,736 Shilling) | 8,788 Shilling | + 375% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (207,201 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (54,022 Shilling) | 40,364 Shilling | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (11,677 Shilling) | 12,096 Shilling | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (43,554 Shilling) | 14,283 Shilling | + 205% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (18,006 Shilling) | 5,125 Shilling | + 251% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (8,081 Shilling) | 7,128 Shilling | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (50,261 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 403% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 82% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (171,212 Shilling) | 66,060 Shilling | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (20,720 Shilling) | 60,641 Shilling | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (138,134 Shilling) | 100,000 Shilling | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (552,536 Shilling) | 139,592 Shilling | + 296% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (20,720 Shilling) | 33,940 Shilling | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (20,577 Shilling) | 23,041 Shilling | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (10,595 Shilling) | 4,601 Shilling | + 130% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (5,525,359 Shilling) | 4,000,000 Shilling | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (1,312 Shilling) | 191 Shilling | + 588% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (221,014 Shilling) | 244,643 Shilling | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (16,576 Shilling) | 12,000 Shilling | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 28 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 60% more expensive than in Uganda
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