Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Tanzania
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| Food | + 163% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 163% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (56,616 Shilling) | 5,132 Shilling | + 1003% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (15,449 Shilling) | 9,225 Shilling | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (5,147 Shilling) | 7,356 Shilling | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (4,317 Shilling) | 2,293 Shilling | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (9,304 Shilling) | 5,698 Shilling | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (11,655 Shilling) | 2,335 Shilling | + 399% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (17,999 Shilling) | 5,348 Shilling | + 237% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (10,082 Shilling) | 5,106 Shilling | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (5,328 Shilling) | 1,405 Shilling | + 279% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (5,224 Shilling) | 2,568 Shilling | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (32,615 Shilling) | 16,414 Shilling | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (10,737 Shilling) | 2,465 Shilling | + 336% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (3,981 Shilling) | 2,994 Shilling | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 95% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (4,138,481 Shilling) | 2,714,800 Shilling | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (2,492,056 Shilling) | 733,571 Shilling | + 240% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (553,664 Shilling) | 126,454 Shilling | + 338% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (2,030,283 Shilling) | 924,328 Shilling | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (1,191,793 Shilling) | 893,304 Shilling | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (347,604 Shilling) | 89,563 Shilling | + 288% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (117,516 Shilling) | 54,322 Shilling | + 116% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (1,544,908 Shilling) | 634,937 Shilling | + 143% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (656,829 Shilling) | 270,394 Shilling | + 143% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (12,288 Shilling) | 11,641 Shilling | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (8,583 Shilling) | 17,547 Shilling | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 166% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 166% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (154,491 Shilling) | 69,935 Shilling | + 121% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (185,358 Shilling) | 63,678 Shilling | + 191% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (220,713 Shilling) | 77,975 Shilling | + 183% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (223,153 Shilling) | 121,488 Shilling | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 221% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 221% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (88,101,788 Shilling) | 17,807,600 Shilling | + 395% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (2,392 Shilling) | 2,309 Shilling | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (151,058 Shilling) | 28,257 Shilling | + 435% | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 106% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (32,982 Shilling) | 7,109 Shilling | + 364% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (25,932 Shilling) | 16,154 Shilling | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (182,814 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (33,566 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (7,255 Shilling) | 6,798 Shilling | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (27,062 Shilling) | 5,209 Shilling | + 419% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (11,188 Shilling) | 3,401 Shilling | + 229% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (5,021 Shilling) | 1,963 Shilling | + 156% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (31,229 Shilling) | 9,197 Shilling | + 240% | |
| Entertainment | + 266% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 266% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (106,381 Shilling) | 18,251 Shilling | + 483% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (28,323 Shilling) | 14,943 Shilling | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (85,828 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (343,313 Shilling) | 52,881 Shilling | + 549% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (12,874 Shilling) | 7,279 Shilling | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (12,785 Shilling) | 4,297 Shilling | + 198% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (6,583 Shilling) | 2,617 Shilling | + 152% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (3,433,128 Shilling) | 428,584 Shilling | + 701% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (815 Shilling) | 343 Shilling | + 138% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (137,325 Shilling) | 67,200 Shilling | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (10,300 Shilling) | 4,000 Shilling | + 157% | |
| TOTAL | + 161% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 396 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 161% more expensive than in Tanzania
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