Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 43% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (386 ฿) | 169 ฿ | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (320 ฿) | 193 ฿ | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (77 ฿) | 63 ฿ | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (65 ฿) | 67 ฿ | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (154 ฿) | 77 ฿ | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (175 ฿) | 75 ฿ | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (270 ฿) | 372 ฿ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (151 ฿) | 101 ฿ | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (80 ฿) | 51 ฿ | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (78 ฿) | 53 ฿ | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (322 ฿) | 783 ฿ | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (77 ฿) | 51 ฿ | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (90 ฿) | 70 ฿ | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 78% 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 (62,029 ฿) | 43,745 ฿ | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (37,352 ฿) | 17,537 ฿ | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (8,299 ฿) | 3,335 ฿ | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (30,431 ฿) | 21,647 ฿ | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (17,863 ฿) | 11,564 ฿ | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (5,210 ฿) | 1,379 ฿ | + 278% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (1,930 ฿) | 373 ฿ | + 417% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (1,659 ฿) | 8,749 ฿ | - 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (9,845 ฿) | 2,647 ฿ | + 272% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (184 ฿) | 177 ฿ | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 198 ฿ | - | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 83% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Thailand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (2,316 ฿) | 1,961 ฿ | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (2,778 ฿) | 1,192 ฿ | + 133% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (3,308 ฿) | 2,510 ฿ | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (3,345 ฿) | 1,914 ฿ | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 22% 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 (1,320,511 ฿) | 891,654 ฿ | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (44 ฿) | 37 ฿ | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (1,544 ฿) | 1,344 ฿ | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 92% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (494 ฿) | 131 ฿ | + 278% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 219 ฿ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (1,930 ฿) | 1,179 ฿ | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (503 ฿) | 151 ฿ | + 234% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (109 ฿) | 91 ฿ | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (406 ฿) | 142 ฿ | + 186% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (168 ฿) | 71 ฿ | + 138% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (75 ฿) | 66 ฿ | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (468 ฿) | 200 ฿ | + 134% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 65% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (1,594 ฿) | 643 ฿ | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (193 ฿) | 359 ฿ | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (1,286 ฿) | 3,921 ฿ | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (5,146 ฿) | 1,563 ฿ | + 229% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (193 ฿) | 326 ฿ | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (192 ฿) | 87 ฿ | + 121% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (99 ฿) | 102 ฿ | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (51,457 ฿) | 26,900 ฿ | + 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (12 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (2,058 ฿) | 1,872 ฿ | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (154 ฿) | 158 ฿ | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 592 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 57% more expensive than in Thailand
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