Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 63% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (400 ฿) | 121 ฿ | + 232% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (332 ฿) | 217 ฿ | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (80 ฿) | 57 ฿ | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (67 ฿) | 58 ฿ | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (160 ฿) | 86 ฿ | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (181 ฿) | 52 ฿ | + 246% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (280 ฿) | 296 ฿ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (157 ฿) | 99 ฿ | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (83 ฿) | 54 ฿ | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (81 ฿) | 56 ฿ | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (333 ฿) | 670 ฿ | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (80 ฿) | 42 ฿ | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (93 ฿) | 59 ฿ | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 54% 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 (64,299 ฿) | 58,642 ฿ | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (38,719 ฿) | 29,395 ฿ | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (8,602 ฿) | 2,779 ฿ | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (31,544 ฿) | 21,188 ฿ | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (18,517 ฿) | 10,169 ฿ | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (5,401 ฿) | 1,949 ฿ | + 177% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (2,000 ฿) | 554 ฿ | + 261% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (1,720 ฿) | 14,388 ฿ | - 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (10,205 ฿) | 2,396 ฿ | + 326% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (191 ฿) | 206 ฿ | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (133 ฿) | 295 ฿ | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 75% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Thailand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (2,400 ฿) | 1,983 ฿ | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (2,880 ฿) | 1,228 ฿ | + 134% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (3,429 ฿) | 2,982 ฿ | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (3,467 ฿) | 3,336 ฿ | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 24% 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 (1,368,824 ฿) | 1,015,310 ฿ | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (46 ฿) | 41 ฿ | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (1,600 ฿) | 1,290 ฿ | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 137% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 137% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (512 ฿) | 64 ฿ | + 702% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (403 ฿) | 158 ฿ | + 156% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (2,000 ฿) | 889 ฿ | + 125% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (522 ฿) | 151 ฿ | + 246% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (113 ฿) | 106 ฿ | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (420 ฿) | 140 ฿ | + 201% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (174 ฿) | 60 ฿ | + 191% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (78 ฿) | 71 ฿ | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (485 ฿) | 258 ฿ | + 88% | |
| Entertainment | + 120% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 120% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (1,653 ฿) | 701 ฿ | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (200 ฿) | 538 ฿ | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (1,333 ฿) | 2,508 ฿ | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (5,334 ฿) | 1,064 ฿ | + 401% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (200 ฿) | 292 ฿ | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (199 ฿) | 81 ฿ | + 147% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (102 ฿) | 85 ฿ | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (53,340 ฿) | 29,575 ฿ | + 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (13 ฿) | 1.57 ฿ | + 709% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (2,134 ฿) | 1,942 ฿ | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (160 ฿) | 150 ฿ | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 443 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 59% more expensive than in Thailand
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