Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Thailand
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Food | + 54% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 54% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Thailand | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (398 ฿) | 171 ฿ | + 132% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (330 ฿) | 231 ฿ | + 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (80 ฿) | 64 ฿ | + 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (67 ฿) | 65 ฿ | + 2% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (159 ฿) | 88 ฿ | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (180 ฿) | 68 ฿ | + 165% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (278 ฿) | 289 ฿ | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (156 ฿) | 66 ฿ | + 136% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (82 ฿) | 46 ฿ | + 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (81 ฿) | 53 ฿ | + 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (332 ฿) | 554 ฿ | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (80 ฿) | 43 ฿ | + 86% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (93 ฿) | 76 ฿ | + 22% | |
Housing | + 85% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 85% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Thailand | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (63,946 ฿) | 36,424 ฿ | + 76% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (38,506 ฿) | 20,210 ฿ | + 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (8,555 ฿) | 4,000 ฿ | + 114% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (31,371 ฿) | 21,293 ฿ | + 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (18,415 ฿) | 11,619 ฿ | + 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (5,371 ฿) | 1,702 ฿ | + 215% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (1,989 ฿) | 457 ฿ | + 335% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (1,711 ฿) | 7,007 ฿ | - 76% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (10,149 ฿) | 2,759 ฿ | + 268% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (190 ฿) | 189 ฿ | + 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (133 ฿) | 333 ฿ | - 60% | |
Clothes | + 73% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 73% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Thailand | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (2,387 ฿) | 1,983 ฿ | + 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (2,864 ฿) | 1,302 ฿ | + 120% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (3,410 ฿) | 3,031 ฿ | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (3,448 ฿) | 2,056 ฿ | + 68% | |
Transportation | + 11% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 11% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Thailand | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (1,361,300 ฿) | 1,308,880 ฿ | + 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (46 ฿) | 37 ฿ | + 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (1,591 ฿) | 1,406 ฿ | + 13% | |
Personal Care | + 104% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 104% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Thailand | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (510 ฿) | 129 ฿ | + 296% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (401 ฿) | 165 ฿ | + 143% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (1,989 ฿) | 1,004 ฿ | + 98% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (519 ฿) | 151 ฿ | + 244% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (112 ฿) | 129 ฿ | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (418 ฿) | 156 ฿ | + 168% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (173 ฿) | 70 ฿ | + 147% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (78 ฿) | 47 ฿ | + 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (483 ฿) | 255 ฿ | + 89% | |
Entertainment | + 114% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 114% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Thailand | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (1,644 ฿) | 705 ฿ | + 133% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (199 ฿) | 441 ฿ | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (1,326 ฿) | 4,543 ฿ | - 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (5,305 ฿) | 1,170 ฿ | + 354% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (199 ฿) | 334 ฿ | - 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (198 ฿) | 101 ฿ | + 96% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (102 ฿) | 115 ฿ | - 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (53,047 ฿) | 29,575 ฿ | + 79% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (13 ฿) | 1.57 ฿ | + 704% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (2,122 ฿) | 1,855 ฿ | + 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (159 ฿) | 146 ฿ | + 9% | |
TOTAL | + 60% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 411 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 60% more expensive than in Thailand
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