Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 83% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (382 ฿) | 111 ฿ | + 244% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (317 ฿) | 217 ฿ | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (76 ฿) | 46 ฿ | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (64 ฿) | 52 ฿ | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (153 ฿) | 87 ฿ | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (173 ฿) | 48 ฿ | + 259% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (267 ฿) | 323 ฿ | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (150 ฿) | 92 ฿ | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (79 ฿) | 43 ฿ | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (78 ฿) | 59 ฿ | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (319 ฿) | 693 ฿ | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (159 ฿) | 41 ฿ | + 289% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (89 ฿) | 44 ฿ | + 105% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 61% 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 (61,469 ฿) | 57,282 ฿ | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (37,015 ฿) | 28,062 ฿ | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (8,224 ฿) | 2,057 ฿ | + 300% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (30,156 ฿) | 21,873 ฿ | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (17,702 ฿) | 11,347 ฿ | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (5,163 ฿) | 1,293 ฿ | + 299% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (1,912 ฿) | 532 ฿ | + 260% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (1,645 ฿) | 10,018 ฿ | - 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (9,756 ฿) | 2,143 ฿ | + 355% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (183 ฿) | 122 ฿ | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (127 ฿) | 179 ฿ | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 79% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Thailand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (2,295 ฿) | 2,044 ฿ | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (2,753 ฿) | 1,117 ฿ | + 147% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (3,278 ฿) | 2,939 ฿ | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (3,315 ฿) | 2,696 ฿ | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 25% 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 (1,308,584 ฿) | 903,605 ฿ | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (44 ฿) | 34 ฿ | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (1,530 ฿) | 1,331 ฿ | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 133% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 133% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (490 ฿) | 45 ฿ | + 996% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (385 ฿) | 253 ฿ | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (1,912 ฿) | 813 ฿ | + 135% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (499 ฿) | 150 ฿ | + 232% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (108 ฿) | 72 ฿ | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (402 ฿) | 113 ฿ | + 257% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (166 ฿) | 85 ฿ | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (75 ฿) | 67 ฿ | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (464 ฿) | 249 ฿ | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | + 128% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 128% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (1,580 ฿) | 697 ฿ | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (191 ฿) | 393 ฿ | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (1,275 ฿) | 1,279 ฿ | - 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (5,099 ฿) | 1,142 ฿ | + 347% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (191 ฿) | 300 ฿ | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (190 ฿) | 85 ฿ | + 124% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (98 ฿) | 89 ฿ | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (50,993 ฿) | 20,363 ฿ | + 150% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (12 ฿) | 1.71 ฿ | + 607% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (2,040 ฿) | 1,703 ฿ | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (153 ฿) | 135 ฿ | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 593 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 67% more expensive than in Thailand
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