- Cost of Living
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Thailand
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 65% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (364 ฿) | 196 ฿ | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$20 (243 ฿) | 166 ฿ | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (132 ฿) | 55 ฿ | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (76 ฿) | 45 ฿ | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (109 ฿) | 68 ฿ | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (134 ฿) | 39 ฿ | + 241% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (170 ฿) | 515 ฿ | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (89 ฿) | 54 ฿ | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (80 ฿) | 36 ฿ | + 122% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.30 (64 ฿) | 49 ฿ | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (303 ฿) | 523 ฿ | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$8 (97 ฿) | 28 ฿ | + 249% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (49 ฿) | 31 ฿ | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 39% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,576 (31,256 ฿) | 39,019 ฿ | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,127 (25,814 ฿) | 21,305 ฿ | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 2,191 ฿ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$4,000 (48,539 ฿) | 18,579 ฿ | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 11,256 ฿ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$200 (2,427 ฿) | 1,383 ฿ | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$130 (1,578 ฿) | 407 ฿ | + 288% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 9,953 ฿ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,719 ฿ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 126 ฿ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 201 ฿ | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is in Thailand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 1,775 ฿ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 944 ฿ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 2,351 ฿ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 1,704 ฿ | - | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 15% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$50,000 (606,742 ฿) | 972,872 ฿ | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (33 ฿) | 28 ฿ | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 914 ฿ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 4% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 63 ฿ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 127 ฿ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 673 ฿ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 83 ฿ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 80 ฿ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 74 ฿ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 39 ฿ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 43 ฿ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$40 (485 ฿) | 217 ฿ | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 56% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$65 (789 ฿) | 510 ฿ | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 379 ฿ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,345 ฿ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (3,640 ฿) | 952 ฿ | + 283% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (182 ฿) | 157 ฿ | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (121 ฿) | 84 ฿ | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (92 ฿) | 83 ฿ | + 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 13,126 ฿ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 4.45 ฿ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$195 (2,366 ฿) | 1,170 ฿ | + 102% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 81 ฿ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,761 prices entered by 326 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
12.135
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 32% more expensive than in Thailand
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