- Cost of Living
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 75% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (Mex$ 213) | Mex$ 119 | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$23 (Mex$ 160) | Mex$ 95 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 65 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 19 | + 141% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 31 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 19 | + 302% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 61 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 37 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 23 | + 100% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.40 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 21 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 223 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$8 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 25 | + 126% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 20 | + 42% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 4% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,576 (Mex$ 18,256) | Mex$ 19,440 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,127 (Mex$ 15,077) | Mex$ 10,001 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,594 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$1,000 (Mex$ 7,087) | Mex$ 11,223 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 6,408 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 1,572 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 381 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Mex$ 8,142 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 2,029 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 102 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 79 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 800 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 653 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,475 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,286 | - | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$50,000 (Mex$ 354,373) | Mex$ 310,623 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 19 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 466 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 77 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 173 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 532 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 68 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 48 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 52 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 28 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 28 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 121 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 30% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$40 (Mex$ 283) | Mex$ 379 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 137 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 1,169 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (Mex$ 2,126) | Mex$ 732 | + 190% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 102 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 55 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 44 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 10,330 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.18 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$140 (Mex$ 992) | Mex$ 719 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 52 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,515 prices entered by 1,222 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 22% more expensive than in Mexico
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