Cost of living in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda, Antigua and Barbuda compared to Acapulco, Mexico
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Food | + 134% | |||
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Food in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda (Antigua and Barbuda) is 134% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$33 (Mex$ 224) | Mex$ 58 | + 283% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$23 (Mex$ 160) | Mex$ 61 | + 161% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 38 | + 89% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 12 | + 258% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 24 | + 232% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$10 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 20 | + 232% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$19 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 14 | + 873% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$9 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 27 | + 125% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$13 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 18 | + 402% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.40 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 39 | - 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$65 (Mex$ 447) | Mex$ 170 | + 163% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$8 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 16 | + 261% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$5.80 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 33 | + 21% | |
Housing | + 68% | |||
Housing in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda (Antigua and Barbuda) is 68% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,915 (Mex$ 19,956) | Mex$ 13,767 | + 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$1,924 (Mex$ 13,174) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$388 (Mex$ 2,654) | Mex$ 550 | + 383% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$1,464 (Mex$ 10,025) | Mex$ 5,511 | + 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | EC$1,200 (Mex$ 8,216) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$200 (Mex$ 1,369) | Mex$ 500 | + 174% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$182 (Mex$ 1,243) | Mex$ 433 | + 187% | |
40” flat screen TV | EC$2,500 (Mex$ 17,116) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 154% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$450 (Mex$ 3,081) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 180% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$8 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 60 | - 10% | |
Clothes | + 216% | |||
Clothes in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda (Antigua and Barbuda) is 216% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | EC$145 (Mex$ 993) | Mex$ 350 | + 184% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | EC$200 (Mex$ 1,369) | Mex$ 416 | + 229% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$361 (Mex$ 2,471) | Mex$ 950 | + 160% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$303 (Mex$ 2,074) | Mex$ 550 | + 277% | |
Transportation | + 24% | |||
Transportation in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda (Antigua and Barbuda) is 24% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$57,200 (Mex$ 391,625) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 96% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.65 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 13 | + 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$21 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 255 | - 44% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 56% | |||
Personal Care in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda (Antigua and Barbuda) is 56% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 63 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (Mex$ 1,027) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 35 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$20 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 39 | + 253% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$25 (Mex$ 171) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$9 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 22 | + 190% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$7 (Mex$ 48) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$35 (Mex$ 240) | Mex$ 118 | + 104% | |
Entertainment | + 50% | |||
Entertainment in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda (Antigua and Barbuda) is 50% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$65 (Mex$ 445) | Mex$ 265 | + 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$37 (Mex$ 252) | Mex$ 130 | + 94% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 200 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$150 (Mex$ 1,027) | Mex$ 493 | + 108% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 62 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 26 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | EC$4,000 (Mex$ 27,386) | Mex$ 17,000 | + 61% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 5.00 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$147 (Mex$ 1,005) | Mex$ 550 | + 83% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | EC$5.00 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 36 | - 4% | |
TOTAL | + 76% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2018.
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Cost of living in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda (Antigua and Barbuda) is 76% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 70,521
(EC$10,300)
in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 40,000
in Acapulco.
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