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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 68% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (Mex$ 212) | Mex$ 124 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$20 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 98 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 67 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 19 | + 131% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 31 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 22 | + 253% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 64 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 39 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 24 | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.30 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 22 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 213 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$8 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 25 | + 124% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 18 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 36% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,576 (Mex$ 18,212) | Mex$ 19,843 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,127 (Mex$ 15,041) | Mex$ 10,277 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 2,133 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$4,000 (Mex$ 28,282) | Mex$ 11,983 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 6,639 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$200 (Mex$ 1,414) | Mex$ 1,763 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$130 (Mex$ 919) | Mex$ 378 | + 143% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Mex$ 8,315 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 2,190 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 114 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 92 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 869 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 672 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,561 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,359 | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$50,000 (Mex$ 353,527) | Mex$ 320,404 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 474 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 78 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 201 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 556 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 80 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 50 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 60 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 28 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 31 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$40 (Mex$ 283) | Mex$ 132 | + 114% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 38% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$65 (Mex$ 460) | Mex$ 420 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 141 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 1,239 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (Mex$ 2,121) | Mex$ 788 | + 169% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 115 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 56 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 47 | + 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 10,470 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 1.48 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$195 (Mex$ 1,379) | Mex$ 866 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 53 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,887 prices entered by 1,052 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 35% more expensive than in Mexico
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