Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Mexico
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 7% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 292 | - 35% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 158 | - 0% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 72 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 27 | + 18% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 48 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 27 | + 221% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 93 | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 50 | + 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 34 | + 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 30 | + 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 281 | - 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 35 | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 25 | + 80% | |
Housing | + 55% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 55% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (Mex$ 30,663) | Mex$ 20,392 | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (Mex$ 18,464) | Mex$ 10,207 | + 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (Mex$ 4,102) | Mex$ 1,140 | + 260% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (Mex$ 15,043) | Mex$ 13,229 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (Mex$ 8,830) | Mex$ 7,486 | + 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (Mex$ 2,575) | Mex$ 844 | + 205% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (Mex$ 954) | Mex$ 418 | + 128% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (Mex$ 820) | Mex$ 6,282 | - 87% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (Mex$ 4,867) | Mex$ 2,604 | + 87% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 114 | - 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 118 | - 46% | |
Clothes | + 52% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 52% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (Mex$ 1,145) | Mex$ 1,009 | + 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (Mex$ 1,373) | Mex$ 708 | + 94% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (Mex$ 1,635) | Mex$ 1,753 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (Mex$ 1,653) | Mex$ 1,318 | + 25% | |
Transportation | + 25% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 25% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (Mex$ 652,771) | Mex$ 364,078 | + 79% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 23 | - 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (Mex$ 763) | Mex$ 648 | + 18% | |
Personal Care | + 56% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 56% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (Mex$ 244) | Mex$ 98 | + 149% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 233 | - 17% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (Mex$ 954) | Mex$ 617 | + 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (Mex$ 249) | Mex$ 82 | + 202% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 57 | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 71 | + 183% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 34 | + 146% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 32 | + 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (Mex$ 231) | Mex$ 241 | - 4% | |
Entertainment | + 90% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 90% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (Mex$ 788) | Mex$ 356 | + 122% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 163 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (Mex$ 636) | Mex$ 782 | - 19% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (Mex$ 2,544) | Mex$ 811 | + 214% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 170 | - 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 82 | + 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 48 | + 3% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (Mex$ 25,437) | Mex$ 12,061 | + 111% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 2.30 | + 162% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (Mex$ 1,017) | Mex$ 962 | + 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 82 | - 7% | |
TOTAL | + 40% |

These prices were last updated on December 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 40% more expensive than in Mexico
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