Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to France
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| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 9% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (€21) | €16 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (€5.61) | €9 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€1.87) | €5.49 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.57) | €1.09 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (€3.38) | €3.87 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.24) | €2.84 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€7) | €7 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€3.66) | €2.50 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€1.94) | €1.69 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€1.90) | €2.12 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (€12) | €7 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (€3.90) | €2.06 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (€1.45) | €1.09 | + 33% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 11% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,504) | €1,911 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€906) | €1,248 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€201) | €154 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€738) | €1,002 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€433) | €715 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€126) | €105 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (€43) | €25 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (€561) | €358 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€239) | €70 | + 240% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€4.47) | €7 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (€3.12) | €13 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 23% more expensive than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€56) | €90 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€67) | €33 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€80) | €102 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€81) | €121 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 9% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (€32,019) | €26,360 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (€0.87) | €1.45 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (€55) | €64 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 65% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€12) | €7 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (€9) | €7 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (€66) | €25 | + 170% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€12) | €4.51 | + 171% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.64) | €3.34 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€10) | €3.88 | + 153% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.07) | €1.65 | + 146% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€1.82) | €2.02 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€11) | €22 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 27% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€39) | €38 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (€10) | €21 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€31) | €77 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€125) | €58 | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€4.68) | €10 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€4.65) | €3.82 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.39) | €6 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,248) | €488 | + 156% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.30) | €0.23 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€50) | €38 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€3.74) | €10 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,341 prices entered by 409 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 4% more expensive than in France
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