Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | + 135% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 135% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (25,953 Shilling) | 11,171 Shilling | + 132% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (21,511 Shilling) | 15,000 Shilling | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (5,188 Shilling) | 8,471 Shilling | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (4,351 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (10,381 Shilling) | 4,200 Shilling | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (11,748 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 1075% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (18,143 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (10,162 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 408% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (5,371 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 169% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (5,265 Shilling) | 1,830 Shilling | + 188% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (21,628 Shilling) | 12,000 Shilling | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (10,822 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 333% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (6,056 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 506% | |
| Housing | + 166% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 166% 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 (4,171,399 Shilling) | 1,000,000 Shilling | + 317% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (2,511,878 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | + 402% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (558,068 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (2,046,432 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | + 309% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (1,201,273 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | + 381% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (350,369 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (129,766 Shilling) | 41,217 Shilling | + 215% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (111,599 Shilling) | 2,000,000 Shilling | - 94% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (662,053 Shilling) | 100,000 Shilling | + 562% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (12,386 Shilling) | 45,000 Shilling | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (8,651 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 731% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 731% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (155,720 Shilling) | 24,996 Shilling | + 523% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (186,832 Shilling) | 18,800 Shilling | + 894% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (222,469 Shilling) | 46,367 Shilling | + 380% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (224,928 Shilling) | 27,676 Shilling | + 713% | |
| Transportation | + 220% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 220% 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 (88,802,561 Shilling) | 4,000,000 Shilling | + 2120% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (2,988 Shilling) | 2,813 Shilling | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (103,813 Shilling) | 26,840 Shilling | + 287% | |
| Personal Care | + 114% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 114% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (33,244 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (26,138 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 161% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (129,766 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 160% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (33,833 Shilling) | 14,325 Shilling | + 136% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (7,313 Shilling) | 6,686 Shilling | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (27,277 Shilling) | 6,309 Shilling | + 332% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (11,277 Shilling) | 3,940 Shilling | + 186% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (5,061 Shilling) | 1,600 Shilling | + 216% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (31,477 Shilling) | 13,627 Shilling | + 131% | |
| Entertainment | + 356% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 356% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (107,227 Shilling) | 18,093 Shilling | + 493% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (12,977 Shilling) | 14,943 Shilling | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (86,511 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (346,044 Shilling) | 72,855 Shilling | + 375% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (12,977 Shilling) | 13,936 Shilling | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (12,887 Shilling) | 5,000 Shilling | + 158% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (6,635 Shilling) | 4,268 Shilling | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (3,460,436 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 1630% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (822 Shilling) | 100 Shilling | + 722% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (138,417 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 361% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (10,381 Shilling) | 6,369 Shilling | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 207% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 59 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 12, 2023.
Exchange rate:
865.109
TZS
/
XCD
Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 207% more expensive than in Tanzania
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Angola is 196% more expensive than in Tanzania
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 240% more expensive than in Tanzania
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 383% more expensive than in Tanzania
- Cost of living in Austria is 194% more expensive than in Tanzania
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 67% more expensive than in Tanzania
- Cost of living in Andorra is 224% more expensive than in Tanzania
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 258% more expensive than in Tanzania
- Cost of living in Albania is 77% more expensive than in Tanzania