Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to France
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| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 14% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€11) | €17 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (€9) | €10 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€2.17) | €5.42 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.82) | €1.08 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (€4.34) | €3.80 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.92) | €2.92 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€8) | €7 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€4.25) | €2.86 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€2.25) | €1.99 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€2.20) | €1.68 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€9) | €8 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (€4.53) | €2.08 | + 118% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (€2.53) | €1.19 | + 114% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 12% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,745) | €1,638 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€1,051) | €1,415 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€233) | €135 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€856) | €985 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€503) | €639 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€147) | €82 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (€54) | €25 | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (€47) | €387 | - 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€277) | €87 | + 219% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€5.18) | €7 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (€3.62) | €15 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 30% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€65) | €95 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€78) | €38 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€93) | €83 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€94) | €129 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% 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 (€37,154) | €26,172 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (€1.25) | €1.91 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (€43) | €54 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 72% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€14) | €5.60 | + 148% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (€11) | €7 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (€54) | €25 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€14) | €4.65 | + 204% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€3.06) | €4.01 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€11) | €3.17 | + 260% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.72) | €1.85 | + 156% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€2.12) | €2.21 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€13) | €20 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 43% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€45) | €42 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (€5.43) | €21 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€36) | €73 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€145) | €59 | + 144% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€5.43) | €10 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€5.39) | €3.78 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.78) | €5.51 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,448) | €456 | + 217% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.34) | €0.27 | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€58) | €37 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€4.34) | €10 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,184 prices entered by 225 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 07, 2022.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 15% more expensive than in France
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