Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 87% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (765 ฿) | 175 ฿ | + 337% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (209 ฿) | 206 ฿ | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (70 ฿) | 50 ฿ | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (58 ฿) | 46 ฿ | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (126 ฿) | 70 ฿ | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (157 ฿) | 36 ฿ | + 340% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (243 ฿) | 380 ฿ | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (136 ฿) | 84 ฿ | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (72 ฿) | 43 ฿ | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (71 ฿) | 51 ฿ | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (441 ฿) | 722 ฿ | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (145 ฿) | 42 ฿ | + 246% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (54 ฿) | 38 ฿ | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 98% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (55,917 ฿) | 32,829 ฿ | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (33,671 ฿) | 15,616 ฿ | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (7,481 ฿) | 2,207 ฿ | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (27,432 ฿) | 19,020 ฿ | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (16,103 ฿) | 10,318 ฿ | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (4,697 ฿) | 1,079 ฿ | + 335% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (1,588 ฿) | 520 ฿ | + 205% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (20,874 ฿) | 9,571 ฿ | + 118% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (8,875 ฿) | 1,782 ฿ | + 398% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (166 ฿) | 184 ฿ | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (116 ฿) | 198 ฿ | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 69% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (2,087 ฿) | 1,437 ฿ | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (2,504 ฿) | 1,356 ฿ | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (2,982 ฿) | 2,270 ฿ | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (3,015 ฿) | 2,001 ฿ | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 49% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (1,190,380 ฿) | 870,859 ฿ | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (32 ฿) | 26 ฿ | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (2,041 ฿) | 1,172 ฿ | + 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 159% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 159% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (446 ฿) | 32 ฿ | + 1308% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (350 ฿) | 225 ฿ | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (2,470 ฿) | 866 ฿ | + 185% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (454 ฿) | 145 ฿ | + 213% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (98 ฿) | 71 ฿ | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (366 ฿) | 124 ฿ | + 195% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (151 ฿) | 51 ฿ | + 197% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (68 ฿) | 40 ฿ | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (422 ฿) | 265 ฿ | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 105% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (1,437 ฿) | 587 ฿ | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (383 ฿) | 339 ฿ | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (1,160 ฿) | 3,336 ฿ | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (4,639 ฿) | 1,415 ฿ | + 228% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (174 ฿) | 259 ฿ | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (173 ฿) | 107 ฿ | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (89 ฿) | 97 ฿ | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (46,386 ฿) | 17,363 ฿ | + 167% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (11 ฿) | 2.00 ฿ | + 451% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (1,855 ฿) | 1,729 ฿ | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (139 ฿) | 118 ฿ | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 867 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 84% more expensive than in Thailand
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