Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Mexico
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Food | + 53% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 53% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (Mex$ 217) | Mex$ 255 | - 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 139 | + 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 65 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 23 | + 58% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 37 | + 134% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 25 | + 300% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 78 | + 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 46 | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 27 | + 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 25 | + 79% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 262 | - 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 33 | + 174% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 21 | + 136% | |
Housing | + 98% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 98% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (Mex$ 34,936) | Mex$ 18,993 | + 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (Mex$ 21,037) | Mex$ 9,445 | + 123% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (Mex$ 4,674) | Mex$ 1,114 | + 319% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (Mex$ 17,139) | Mex$ 11,873 | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (Mex$ 10,061) | Mex$ 6,029 | + 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (Mex$ 2,934) | Mex$ 847 | + 246% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (Mex$ 1,087) | Mex$ 406 | + 167% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (Mex$ 935) | Mex$ 7,399 | - 87% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (Mex$ 5,545) | Mex$ 2,461 | + 125% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 114 | - 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 113 | - 36% | |
Clothes | + 91% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 91% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (Mex$ 1,304) | Mex$ 893 | + 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (Mex$ 1,565) | Mex$ 644 | + 143% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (Mex$ 1,863) | Mex$ 1,546 | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (Mex$ 1,884) | Mex$ 1,245 | + 51% | |
Transportation | + 72% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 72% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (Mex$ 743,739) | Mex$ 327,284 | + 127% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 21 | + 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (Mex$ 869) | Mex$ 505 | + 72% | |
Personal Care | + 101% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 101% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (Mex$ 278) | Mex$ 83 | + 235% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 189 | + 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (Mex$ 1,087) | Mex$ 585 | + 86% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (Mex$ 283) | Mex$ 71 | + 298% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 54 | + 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (Mex$ 228) | Mex$ 57 | + 304% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 30 | + 213% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 33 | + 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (Mex$ 264) | Mex$ 231 | + 14% | |
Entertainment | + 118% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 118% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (Mex$ 898) | Mex$ 317 | + 183% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 157 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (Mex$ 725) | Mex$ 683 | + 6% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (Mex$ 2,898) | Mex$ 726 | + 299% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 146 | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 80 | + 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 42 | + 33% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (Mex$ 28,982) | Mex$ 12,450 | + 133% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 2.21 | + 211% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (Mex$ 1,159) | Mex$ 916 | + 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 67 | + 30% | |
TOTAL | + 83% |

These prices were last updated on May 28, 2022.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 83% more expensive than in Mexico
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