Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 11% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 ($U459) | $U712 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 ($U381) | $U509 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 ($U92) | $U212 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 ($U77) | $U49 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 ($U184) | $U196 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 ($U208) | $U148 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 ($U321) | $U334 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 ($U180) | $U116 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 ($U95) | $U77 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 ($U93) | $U88 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 ($U383) | $U427 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 ($U92) | $U141 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 ($U107) | $U82 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 38% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 ($U73,825) | $U50,072 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 ($U44,455) | $U29,418 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 ($U9,877) | $U4,758 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 ($U36,217) | $U33,350 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 ($U21,260) | $U22,103 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 ($U6,201) | $U4,500 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 ($U2,297) | $U1,305 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 ($U1,975) | $U14,522 | - 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 ($U11,717) | $U5,853 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 ($U219) | $U287 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $U327 | - | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 20% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 ($U2,756) | $U3,790 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 ($U3,307) | $U1,920 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 ($U3,937) | $U4,960 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 ($U3,981) | $U4,622 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 15% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 ($U1,571,615) | $U948,979 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 ($U53) | $U77 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 ($U1,837) | $U2,691 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 24% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 ($U588) | $U288 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $U781 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 ($U2,297) | $U2,961 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 ($U599) | $U164 | + 265% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 ($U129) | $U149 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 ($U483) | $U298 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 ($U200) | $U106 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 ($U90) | $U120 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 ($U557) | $U497 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 21% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 ($U1,898) | $U1,644 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 ($U230) | $U668 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 ($U1,531) | $U1,249 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 ($U6,124) | $U2,942 | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 ($U230) | $U435 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 ($U228) | $U210 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 ($U117) | $U176 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 ($U61,242) | $U46,828 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 ($U15) | $U13 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 ($U2,450) | $U2,533 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 ($U184) | $U217 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,170 prices entered by 123 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2024.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 9% more expensive than in Uruguay
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