Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 100% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (Mex$ 509) | Mex$ 219 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 121 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 55 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 21 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 35 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 24 | + 329% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 73 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 40 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 25 | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 24 | + 92% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (Mex$ 293) | Mex$ 234 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 30 | + 221% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 20 | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 128% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (Mex$ 37,223) | Mex$ 18,946 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (Mex$ 22,414) | Mex$ 8,646 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (Mex$ 4,980) | Mex$ 1,030 | + 384% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (Mex$ 18,261) | Mex$ 10,158 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (Mex$ 10,719) | Mex$ 5,175 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (Mex$ 3,126) | Mex$ 734 | + 326% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (Mex$ 1,057) | Mex$ 379 | + 179% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (Mex$ 13,895) | Mex$ 6,821 | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (Mex$ 5,908) | Mex$ 2,068 | + 186% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 99 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 91 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 114% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 114% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (Mex$ 1,390) | Mex$ 840 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (Mex$ 1,667) | Mex$ 652 | + 156% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (Mex$ 1,985) | Mex$ 1,510 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (Mex$ 2,007) | Mex$ 1,119 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 104% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (Mex$ 792,420) | Mex$ 348,644 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 19 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (Mex$ 1,359) | Mex$ 538 | + 152% | |
| Personal Care | + 150% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 150% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (Mex$ 297) | Mex$ 82 | + 263% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (Mex$ 233) | Mex$ 183 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (Mex$ 1,644) | Mex$ 524 | + 214% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (Mex$ 302) | Mex$ 80 | + 279% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 50 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (Mex$ 243) | Mex$ 55 | + 340% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 30 | + 231% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 29 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (Mex$ 281) | Mex$ 187 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 143% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 143% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (Mex$ 957) | Mex$ 305 | + 213% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (Mex$ 255) | Mex$ 150 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (Mex$ 772) | Mex$ 841 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (Mex$ 3,088) | Mex$ 683 | + 352% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 125 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 71 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 39 | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (Mex$ 30,879) | Mex$ 10,309 | + 200% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 2.62 | + 179% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (Mex$ 1,235) | Mex$ 982 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 62 | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13,000 prices entered by 1,178 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 118% more expensive than in Mexico
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