Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Tanzania
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| Food | + 187% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 187% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (56,578 Shilling) | 14,277 Shilling | + 296% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (15,439 Shilling) | 7,454 Shilling | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (5,143 Shilling) | 6,318 Shilling | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (4,314 Shilling) | 1,848 Shilling | + 133% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (9,298 Shilling) | 5,511 Shilling | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (11,647 Shilling) | 2,308 Shilling | + 405% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (17,987 Shilling) | 3,956 Shilling | + 355% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (10,075 Shilling) | 3,370 Shilling | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (5,325 Shilling) | 1,153 Shilling | + 362% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (5,220 Shilling) | 2,348 Shilling | + 122% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (32,593 Shilling) | 12,676 Shilling | + 157% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (10,730 Shilling) | 1,755 Shilling | + 511% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (3,979 Shilling) | 1,459 Shilling | + 173% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 90% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (4,135,716 Shilling) | 1,692,620 Shilling | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (2,490,391 Shilling) | 654,101 Shilling | + 281% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (553,294 Shilling) | 160,135 Shilling | + 246% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (2,028,927 Shilling) | 1,637,760 Shilling | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (1,190,997 Shilling) | 644,652 Shilling | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (347,372 Shilling) | 307,982 Shilling | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (117,437 Shilling) | 69,990 Shilling | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (1,543,875 Shilling) | 794,737 Shilling | + 94% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (656,390 Shilling) | 238,410 Shilling | + 175% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (12,280 Shilling) | 5,049 Shilling | + 143% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (8,577 Shilling) | 7,649 Shilling | + 12% | |
| Clothes | + 714% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 714% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (154,388 Shilling) | 26,327 Shilling | + 486% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (185,234 Shilling) | 18,800 Shilling | + 885% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (220,566 Shilling) | 46,367 Shilling | + 376% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (223,004 Shilling) | 27,676 Shilling | + 706% | |
| Transportation | + 295% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 295% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (88,042,916 Shilling) | 4,000,000 Shilling | + 2101% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (2,390 Shilling) | 2,216 Shilling | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (150,957 Shilling) | 26,840 Shilling | + 462% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 81% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (32,960 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (25,915 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 159% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (182,692 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (33,544 Shilling) | 14,325 Shilling | + 134% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (7,251 Shilling) | 6,686 Shilling | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (27,044 Shilling) | 6,309 Shilling | + 329% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (11,180 Shilling) | 3,940 Shilling | + 184% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (5,018 Shilling) | 1,600 Shilling | + 214% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (31,208 Shilling) | 13,930 Shilling | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 218% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 218% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (106,310 Shilling) | 18,093 Shilling | + 488% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (28,304 Shilling) | 14,943 Shilling | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (85,771 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (343,083 Shilling) | 72,855 Shilling | + 371% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (12,866 Shilling) | 14,005 Shilling | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (12,777 Shilling) | 4,797 Shilling | + 166% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (6,579 Shilling) | 3,787 Shilling | + 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (3,430,834 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 1615% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (815 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (137,233 Shilling) | 61,101 Shilling | + 125% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (10,294 Shilling) | 4,564 Shilling | + 126% | |
| TOTAL | + 172% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 440 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 172% more expensive than in Tanzania
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