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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 53% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (353 ฿) | 170 ฿ | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$20 (235 ฿) | 160 ฿ | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (128 ฿) | 60 ฿ | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (74 ฿) | 48 ฿ | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (106 ฿) | 68 ฿ | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (130 ฿) | 41 ฿ | + 214% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (165 ฿) | 547 ฿ | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (87 ฿) | 76 ฿ | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (78 ฿) | 36 ฿ | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.30 (62 ฿) | 51 ฿ | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (294 ฿) | 624 ฿ | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$8 (94 ฿) | 30 ฿ | + 215% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (47 ฿) | 35 ฿ | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 36% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,576 (30,326 ฿) | 38,846 ฿ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,127 (25,045 ฿) | 21,313 ฿ | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 2,045 ฿ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$4,000 (47,094 ฿) | 19,940 ฿ | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 11,666 ฿ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$200 (2,355 ฿) | 1,149 ฿ | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$130 (1,531 ฿) | 458 ฿ | + 234% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 10,786 ฿ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 2,391 ฿ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 133 ฿ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 198 ฿ | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Thailand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 1,852 ฿ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 954 ฿ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 2,508 ฿ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 2,005 ฿ | - | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 11% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$50,000 (588,676 ฿) | 854,626 ฿ | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (32 ฿) | 29 ฿ | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 1,032 ฿ | - | |
| 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) | - | 55 ฿ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 116 ฿ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 762 ฿ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 85 ฿ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 86 ฿ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 80 ฿ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 42 ฿ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 48 ฿ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$40 (471 ฿) | 225 ฿ | + 110% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 43% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$65 (765 ฿) | 564 ฿ | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 354 ฿ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,556 ฿ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (3,532 ฿) | 1,155 ฿ | + 206% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (177 ฿) | 195 ฿ | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (118 ฿) | 87 ฿ | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (89 ฿) | 95 ฿ | - 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 14,550 ฿ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 3.49 ฿ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$195 (2,296 ฿) | 1,459 ฿ | + 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 87 ฿ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,976 prices entered by 328 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 28% more expensive than in Thailand
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