Cost of living comparison
compared to
Antigua and Barbuda vs. French Polynesia Cost of Living Summary
Antigua and Barbuda is 30.7% cheaper than French Polynesia overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 31.3% less in Antigua and Barbuda
- Groceries
-
pay 17.3% more in Antigua and Barbuda
- Transportation
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pay 15.6% less in Antigua and Barbuda
- Housing
-
pay 22.6% less in Antigua and Barbuda
- Childcare
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pay 81.1% less in Antigua and Barbuda
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 34.2% less in Antigua and Barbuda
- Clothing
-
pay 47.5% less in Antigua and Barbuda
Expenses including childcare, clothing, entertainment and sports, restaurants, housing, and transportation are lower in Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua and Barbuda vs. French Polynesia Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Antigua and Barbuda instead of French Polynesia, you would:
pay 31.3% less for restaurants
|
French Polynesia
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.45
CFPF1,778
|
$13.88
EC$37.50
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.03
CFPF1,327
|
$11.10
EC$30.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.80
CFPF285
|
$2.07
EC$5.60
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.65
CFPF270
|
$0.96
EC$2.58
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of restaurants
pay 17.3% more for groceries
|
French Polynesia
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.78
CFPF80
|
$2.78
EC$7.50
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$13.05
CFPF1,330
|
$4.07
EC$11.00
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.30
CFPF642
|
$8.40
EC$22.71
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$8.38
CFPF854
|
$5.37
EC$14.50
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$7.66
CFPF780
|
$3.69
EC$9.98
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
CFPF241
|
$2.96
EC$8.00
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.22
CFPF124
|
$1.11
EC$3.00
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.66
CFPF271
|
$3.70
EC$10.00
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.60
CFPF366
|
$3.70
EC$10.00
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.37
CFPF139
|
$1.30
EC$3.50
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.22
CFPF124
|
$1.30
EC$3.50
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of groceries
pay 15.6% less for transportation
|
French Polynesia
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.87
CFPF598
|
$6.29
EC$17.00
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,575.51
CFPF1,994,604
|
$23,681.34
EC$64,000.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$205.54
CFPF20,943
|
$51.53
EC$139.27
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of transportation
pay 22.6% less for housing
|
French Polynesia
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$107.34
CFPF10,937
|
$77.58
EC$209.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,382.49
CFPF140,865
|
$1,048.39
EC$2,833.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,076.62
CFPF109,700
|
$678.37
EC$1,833.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$100.79
CFPF10,269
|
$99.04
EC$267.65
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of housing
pay 81.1% less for childcare
|
French Polynesia
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$489.39
CFPF49,865
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$9,787.76
CFPF997,302
|
$1,850.10
EC$5,000.00
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of childcare
pay 34.2% less for entertainment and sports
|
French Polynesia
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.53
CFPF461
|
$1.85
EC$5.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.37
CFPF446
|
$3.95
EC$10.67
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.14
CFPF1,237
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$70.94
CFPF7,228
|
$61.67
EC$166.67
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.70
CFPF1,396
|
$6.20
EC$16.75
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 47.5% less for clothing
|
French Polynesia
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$105.95
CFPF10,795
|
$50.00
EC$135.13
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$84.22
CFPF8,581
|
?? | |
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$128.36
CFPF13,079
|
$74.00
EC$200.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$116.57
CFPF11,877
|
?? | |
French Polynesia vs. Antigua and Barbuda - Cost of clothing
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