- Cost of Living
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Uganda
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Uganda
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 68% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (41,074 Shilling) | 20,951 Shilling | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$20 (27,383 Shilling) | 18,644 Shilling | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (14,864 Shilling) | 15,069 Shilling | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (8,609 Shilling) | 3,448 Shilling | + 150% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (12,322 Shilling) | 6,527 Shilling | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (15,092 Shilling) | 4,161 Shilling | + 263% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (19,168 Shilling) | 26,181 Shilling | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (10,061 Shilling) | 9,562 Shilling | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (9,055 Shilling) | 3,994 Shilling | + 127% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.30 (7,260 Shilling) | 3,776 Shilling | + 92% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (34,229 Shilling) | 47,442 Shilling | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$8 (10,953 Shilling) | 4,586 Shilling | + 139% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (5,477 Shilling) | 3,242 Shilling | + 69% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 26% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,576 (3,526,596 Shilling) | 4,160,300 Shilling | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,127 (2,912,547 Shilling) | 1,500,000 Shilling | + 94% | |
| 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$4,000 (5,476,591 Shilling) | 2,945,530 Shilling | + 86% | |
| 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 | EC$200 (273,830 Shilling) | 217,440 Shilling | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$130 (177,989 Shilling) | 113,742 Shilling | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 1,319,280 Shilling | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 765,709 Shilling | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 21,624 Shilling | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 155,000 Shilling | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is in Uganda | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 65,101 Shilling | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 109,219 Shilling | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 159,705 Shilling | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 219,386 Shilling | - | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 6% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$50,000 (68,457,383 Shilling) | 77,222,200 Shilling | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (3,765 Shilling) | 4,096 Shilling | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 113,443 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) | - | 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 | - | 9,028 Shilling | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 4,070 Shilling | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$40 (54,766 Shilling) | 22,706 Shilling | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 38% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$65 (88,995 Shilling) | 58,353 Shilling | + 53% | |
| 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 (410,744 Shilling) | 132,152 Shilling | + 211% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (20,537 Shilling) | 19,131 Shilling | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (13,691 Shilling) | 11,305 Shilling | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (10,372 Shilling) | 5,167 Shilling | + 101% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 2,458,090 Shilling | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 600 Shilling | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$195 (266,984 Shilling) | 230,544 Shilling | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 24,795 Shilling | - | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 452 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1369.148
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 28% more expensive than in Uganda
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