Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to France
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| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 11% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€10) | €18 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (€8) | €10 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€2.04) | €5.84 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.71) | €1.29 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (€4.08) | €4.28 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.62) | €3.26 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€7) | €9 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€4.00) | €2.63 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€2.11) | €1.76 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€2.07) | €2.24 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€9) | €9 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (€2.04) | €2.18 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (€2.38) | €1.25 | + 91% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in France | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,641) | €1,736 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€988) | €1,458 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€220) | €143 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€805) | €993 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€473) | €818 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€138) | €106 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (€51) | €26 | + 100% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (€44) | €317 | - 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€260) | €106 | + 145% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€4.87) | €6 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (€3.40) | €13 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 45% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€61) | €83 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€74) | €35 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€88) | €82 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€88) | €100 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 17% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (€34,940) | €26,976 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (€1.18) | €1.88 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (€41) | €59 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 54% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€13) | €5.85 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (€10) | €5.60 | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (€51) | €28 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€13) | €4.23 | + 215% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.88) | €4.20 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€11) | €3.33 | + 222% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.44) | €2.28 | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€1.99) | €2.20 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€12) | €21 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 31% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€42) | €46 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (€5.11) | €23 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€34) | €81 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€136) | €61 | + 125% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€5.11) | €10 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€5.07) | €3.94 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.61) | €7 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,362) | €401 | + 239% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.32) | €0.28 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€54) | €32 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€4.08) | €10 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,554 prices entered by 242 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in France
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