Cost of living in Bridgetown, Barbados vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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Food | + 90% | |||
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Food in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 90% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21 Bds$ (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 183 | + 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 Bds$ (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 100 | + 67% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Bds$ (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 48 | + 117% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Bds$ (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 20 | + 230% | |
12 eggs, large | 9 Bds$ (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 36 | + 154% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 17 | + 352% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 Bds$ (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 64 | + 90% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 Bds$ (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 39 | + 132% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 21 | + 255% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.60 Bds$ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 24 | + 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 Bds$ (Mex$ 327) | Mex$ 244 | + 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6 Bds$ (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 27 | + 123% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.17 Bds$ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 14 | + 124% | |
Housing | + 119% | |||
Housing in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 119% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,863 Bds$ (Mex$ 28,602) | Mex$ 14,843 | + 93% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,297 Bds$ (Mex$ 12,961) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 290 Bds$ (Mex$ 2,902) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 137% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,838 Bds$ (Mex$ 18,361) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 110% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 950 Bds$ (Mex$ 9,495) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 105% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 161 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,614) | Mex$ 770 | + 110% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 104 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,043) | Mex$ 351 | + 197% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,364 Bds$ (Mex$ 13,628) | Mex$ 8,035 | + 70% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 352 Bds$ (Mex$ 3,519) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 107% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 Bds$ (Mex$ 339) | Mex$ 88 | + 286% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Bds$ (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 54 | + 95% | |
Clothes | + 127% | |||
Clothes in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 127% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 156 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,560) | Mex$ 848 | + 84% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,418) | Mex$ 552 | + 157% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 261 Bds$ (Mex$ 2,607) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 94% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 252 Bds$ (Mex$ 2,517) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 105% | |
Transportation | + 121% | |||
Transportation in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 121% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 74,507 Bds$ (Mex$ 744,425) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 191% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.58 Bds$ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 20 | + 78% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,004) | Mex$ 424 | + 137% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 283 | - | |
Personal Care | + 172% | |||
Personal Care in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 172% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 Bds$ (Mex$ 214) | Mex$ 105 | + 104% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53 Bds$ (Mex$ 534) | Mex$ 137 | + 290% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 89 Bds$ (Mex$ 884) | Mex$ 517 | + 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 Bds$ (Mex$ 276) | Mex$ 58 | + 377% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Bds$ (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 43 | + 125% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Bds$ (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 36 | + 322% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 Bds$ (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 23 | + 175% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7 Bds$ (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 19 | + 245% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 Bds$ (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 87 | + 155% | |
Entertainment | + 143% | |||
Entertainment in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 143% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 89 Bds$ (Mex$ 893) | Mex$ 298 | + 200% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 39 Bds$ (Mex$ 385) | Mex$ 109 | + 255% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,101) | Mex$ 675 | + 63% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 195 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,950) | Mex$ 605 | + 222% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Bds$ (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 110 | + 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Bds$ (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 54 | + 87% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.17 Bds$ (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 36 | + 43% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,550 Bds$ (Mex$ 15,485) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 78% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 Bds$ (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 137% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 143 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,426) | Mex$ 522 | + 173% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Bds$ (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 53 | + 191% | |
TOTAL | + 119% |

These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 119% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 91,964 (9,204 Bds$) in Bridgetown to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 42,000 in Mazatlán.
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