- Cost of Living
- Antigua and Barbuda
- France
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 10% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€9) | €15 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$23 (€7) | €8 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (€3.42) | €5.95 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (€1.98) | €1.19 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$13 (€4.09) | €4.22 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (€3.47) | €2.80 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (€4.41) | €7 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (€2.31) | €2.62 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (€2.08) | €1.74 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.40 (€1.70) | €2.27 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$61 (€19) | €8 | + 141% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$8 (€2.52) | €2.13 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (€1.26) | €1.13 | + 12% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 46% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,576 (€811) | €2,215 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,127 (€670) | €1,530 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €156 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$1,000 (€315) | €1,028 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €778 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €102 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | €23 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | €363 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €103 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €7 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €13 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €88 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | €40 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €103 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €141 | - | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 22% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$50,000 (€15,749) | €23,392 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (€0.87) | €1.46 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €68 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €5.33 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €7 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €25 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €4.24 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €4.05 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €3.86 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.71 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €2.20 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €22 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €42 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €21 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €96 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €66 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €11 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €3.95 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €6 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €464 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.16 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €57 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €8 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,248 prices entered by 683 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 29% cheaper than in France
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