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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Uganda
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 91% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (41,608 Shilling) | 15,672 Shilling | + 165% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$20 (27,739 Shilling) | 22,282 Shilling | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (15,057 Shilling) | 10,794 Shilling | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (8,721 Shilling) | 3,117 Shilling | + 180% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (12,482 Shilling) | 6,308 Shilling | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (15,288 Shilling) | 3,548 Shilling | + 331% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (19,417 Shilling) | 9,308 Shilling | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (10,192 Shilling) | 10,040 Shilling | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (9,173 Shilling) | 3,630 Shilling | + 153% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.30 (7,355 Shilling) | 4,065 Shilling | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (34,673 Shilling) | 36,507 Shilling | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$8 (11,095 Shilling) | 4,620 Shilling | + 140% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (5,548 Shilling) | 3,042 Shilling | + 82% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 57% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,576 (3,572,401 Shilling) | 2,942,260 Shilling | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,127 (2,950,376 Shilling) | 1,346,300 Shilling | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 380,323 Shilling | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$4,000 (5,547,723 Shilling) | 1,315,830 Shilling | + 322% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 591,912 Shilling | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$200 (277,386 Shilling) | 217,440 Shilling | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$130 (180,301 Shilling) | 116,531 Shilling | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 1,140,900 Shilling | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 724,919 Shilling | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 21,634 Shilling | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 155,000 Shilling | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Uganda | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 67,264 Shilling | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 90,870 Shilling | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 146,358 Shilling | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 175,528 Shilling | - | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 21% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$50,000 (69,346,543 Shilling) | 30,000,000 Shilling | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (3,814 Shilling) | 4,116 Shilling | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 107,190 Shilling | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 13,346 Shilling | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 31,372 Shilling | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 92,215 Shilling | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 17,610 Shilling | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 19,352 Shilling | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 20,246 Shilling | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 8,199 Shilling | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 3,727 Shilling | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$40 (55,477 Shilling) | 23,400 Shilling | + 137% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 57% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$65 (90,151 Shilling) | 53,523 Shilling | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 39,777 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 (416,079 Shilling) | 92,686 Shilling | + 349% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (20,804 Shilling) | 19,131 Shilling | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (13,869 Shilling) | 9,256 Shilling | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (10,507 Shilling) | 4,349 Shilling | + 142% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 2,458,090 Shilling | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 365 Shilling | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$195 (270,452 Shilling) | 192,498 Shilling | + 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 24,795 Shilling | - | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 528 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 54% more expensive than in Uganda
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