Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 14% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 ($U449) | $U724 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 ($U372) | $U503 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 ($U90) | $U209 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 ($U75) | $U47 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 ($U180) | $U191 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 ($U203) | $U143 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 ($U314) | $U314 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 ($U176) | $U112 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 ($U93) | $U76 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 ($U91) | $U92 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 ($U374) | $U450 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 ($U90) | $U149 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 ($U105) | $U83 | + 26% | |
| 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$4,822 ($U72,215) | $U51,645 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 ($U43,486) | $U29,981 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 ($U9,661) | $U4,496 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 ($U35,428) | $U33,373 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 ($U20,796) | $U21,627 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 ($U6,066) | $U3,779 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 ($U2,247) | $U1,143 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 ($U1,932) | $U13,757 | - 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 ($U11,461) | $U5,178 | + 121% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 ($U214) | $U303 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $U344 | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 10% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 ($U2,696) | $U4,139 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 ($U3,234) | $U2,107 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 ($U3,851) | $U4,963 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 ($U3,894) | $U4,564 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 17% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 ($U1,537,352) | $U1,133,520 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 ($U52) | $U76 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 ($U1,797) | $U2,578 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 21% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 ($U576) | $U281 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $U723 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 ($U2,247) | $U2,596 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 ($U586) | $U191 | + 206% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 ($U127) | $U157 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 ($U472) | $U311 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 ($U195) | $U110 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 ($U88) | $U135 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 ($U545) | $U563 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 18% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 ($U1,856) | $U1,521 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 ($U225) | $U647 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 ($U1,498) | $U1,067 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 ($U5,991) | $U2,942 | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 ($U225) | $U358 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 ($U223) | $U236 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 ($U115) | $U180 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 ($U59,907) | $U49,696 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 ($U14) | $U13 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 ($U2,396) | $U2,557 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 ($U180) | $U214 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,068 prices entered by 122 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 06, 2024.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% more expensive than in Uruguay
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