Cost of living in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 33% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico)
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| Food | + 36% | |||
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| Food in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 36% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21 Bds$ (Mex$ 204) | Mex$ 201 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 Bds$ (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 156 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Bds$ (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 62 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Bds$ (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 18 | + 265% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Bds$ (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 28 | + 235% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 30 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 Bds$ (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 211 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 Bds$ (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 55 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 29 | + 151% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.60 Bds$ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 32 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 Bds$ (Mex$ 321) | Mex$ 370 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 Bds$ (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 31 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.17 Bds$ (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 34 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 20% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,222 Bds$ (Mex$ 31,655) | Mex$ 43,272 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,204 Bds$ (Mex$ 11,832) | Mex$ 10,936 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 296 Bds$ (Mex$ 2,909) | Mex$ 983 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,943 Bds$ (Mex$ 19,089) | Mex$ 12,059 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 950 Bds$ (Mex$ 9,335) | Mex$ 6,483 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 167 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,640) | Mex$ 2,075 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 103 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,008) | Mex$ 416 | + 142% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,211 Bds$ (Mex$ 11,895) | Mex$ 8,716 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 397 Bds$ (Mex$ 3,902) | Mex$ 1,508 | + 159% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 Bds$ (Mex$ 333) | Mex$ 137 | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Bds$ (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 133 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 60% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 156 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,534) | Mex$ 937 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,394) | Mex$ 905 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 261 Bds$ (Mex$ 2,563) | Mex$ 1,611 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 252 Bds$ (Mex$ 2,475) | Mex$ 1,305 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 33% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 74,382 Bds$ (Mex$ 730,683) | Mex$ 324,744 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.58 Bds$ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 16 | + 113% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Bds$ (Mex$ 987) | Mex$ 960 | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 37 Bds$ (Mex$ 365) | Mex$ 476 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 97% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 Bds$ (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 87 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53 Bds$ (Mex$ 525) | Mex$ 85 | + 517% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 89 Bds$ (Mex$ 870) | Mex$ 1,291 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 Bds$ (Mex$ 271) | Mex$ 104 | + 162% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Bds$ (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 38 | + 157% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Bds$ (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 41 | + 257% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 Bds$ (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 31 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 Bds$ (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 55 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 Bds$ (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 249 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 29% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 89 Bds$ (Mex$ 871) | Mex$ 472 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39 Bds$ (Mex$ 379) | Mex$ 146 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 Bds$ (Mex$ 982) | Mex$ 854 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 196 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,922) | Mex$ 1,247 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Bds$ (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 168 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Bds$ (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 80 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.17 Bds$ (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 46 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,550 Bds$ (Mex$ 15,225) | Mex$ 15,000 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.40 Bds$ (Mex$ 3.91) | Mex$ 1.00 | + 291% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 138 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,360) | Mex$ 1,926 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Bds$ (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 59 | + 154% | |
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TOTAL | + 33% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 153 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2022.
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