Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Tanzania
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| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 81% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (29,195 Shilling) | 22,139 Shilling | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (24,197 Shilling) | 9,035 Shilling | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (5,836 Shilling) | 11,190 Shilling | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (4,895 Shilling) | 4,500 Shilling | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (11,678 Shilling) | 5,326 Shilling | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (13,215 Shilling) | 3,843 Shilling | + 244% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (20,408 Shilling) | 19,552 Shilling | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (11,431 Shilling) | 4,104 Shilling | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (6,041 Shilling) | 2,622 Shilling | + 130% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (5,923 Shilling) | 1,999 Shilling | + 196% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (24,329 Shilling) | 34,986 Shilling | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (5,839 Shilling) | 2,167 Shilling | + 169% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (6,812 Shilling) | 1,488 Shilling | + 358% | |
| Housing | + 155% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 155% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (4,692,378 Shilling) | 1,300,940 Shilling | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (2,825,594 Shilling) | 487,138 Shilling | + 480% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (627,767 Shilling) | 128,282 Shilling | + 389% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (2,302,018 Shilling) | 869,187 Shilling | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (1,351,304 Shilling) | 507,522 Shilling | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (394,128 Shilling) | 268,102 Shilling | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (145,973 Shilling) | 64,659 Shilling | + 126% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (125,537 Shilling) | 834,854 Shilling | - 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (744,739 Shilling) | 276,167 Shilling | + 170% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (13,933 Shilling) | 25,506 Shilling | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 229% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 229% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (175,168 Shilling) | 22,603 Shilling | + 675% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (210,166 Shilling) | 78,641 Shilling | + 167% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (250,254 Shilling) | 95,225 Shilling | + 163% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (253,020 Shilling) | 53,184 Shilling | + 376% | |
| Transportation | + 106% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 106% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (99,893,386 Shilling) | 42,500,700 Shilling | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (3,361 Shilling) | 3,200 Shilling | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (116,779 Shilling) | 36,792 Shilling | + 217% | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 108% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (37,396 Shilling) | 12,188 Shilling | + 207% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 10,547 Shilling | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (145,973 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 387% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (38,059 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (8,226 Shilling) | 8,373 Shilling | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (30,684 Shilling) | 7,500 Shilling | + 309% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (12,685 Shilling) | 4,711 Shilling | + 169% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (5,693 Shilling) | 5,050 Shilling | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (35,409 Shilling) | 12,832 Shilling | + 176% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 60% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (120,619 Shilling) | 95,475 Shilling | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (14,597 Shilling) | 18,408 Shilling | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (97,315 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | + 143% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (389,262 Shilling) | 64,935 Shilling | + 499% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (14,597 Shilling) | 5,922 Shilling | + 146% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (14,496 Shilling) | 5,264 Shilling | + 175% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (7,464 Shilling) | 2,192 Shilling | + 241% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (3,892,620 Shilling) | 3,500,000 Shilling | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (924 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (155,705 Shilling) | 150,000 Shilling | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (11,678 Shilling) | 5,368 Shilling | + 118% | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 100 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 108% more expensive than in Tanzania
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