Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 21% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (Mex$ 224) | Mex$ 318 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 165 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 70 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 28 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 49 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 36 | + 180% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 93 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 48 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 35 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 29 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 277 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 38 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 26 | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 69% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (Mex$ 35,925) | Mex$ 22,731 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (Mex$ 21,633) | Mex$ 12,009 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (Mex$ 4,806) | Mex$ 1,203 | + 300% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (Mex$ 17,624) | Mex$ 14,241 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (Mex$ 10,346) | Mex$ 7,487 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (Mex$ 3,017) | Mex$ 813 | + 271% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (Mex$ 1,118) | Mex$ 414 | + 170% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (Mex$ 961) | Mex$ 6,098 | - 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (Mex$ 5,702) | Mex$ 2,467 | + 131% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 125 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 122 | - | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 77% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (Mex$ 1,341) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (Mex$ 1,609) | Mex$ 722 | + 123% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (Mex$ 1,916) | Mex$ 1,727 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (Mex$ 1,937) | Mex$ 1,348 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 50% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (Mex$ 764,788) | Mex$ 364,644 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 24 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (Mex$ 894) | Mex$ 591 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 64% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (Mex$ 286) | Mex$ 96 | + 199% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 282 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (Mex$ 1,118) | Mex$ 873 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (Mex$ 291) | Mex$ 80 | + 264% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 65 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (Mex$ 235) | Mex$ 81 | + 191% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 38 | + 157% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 39 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (Mex$ 271) | Mex$ 297 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 110% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (Mex$ 923) | Mex$ 409 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 174 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (Mex$ 745) | Mex$ 953 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (Mex$ 2,980) | Mex$ 926 | + 222% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 189 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 89 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 56 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (Mex$ 29,802) | Mex$ 10,695 | + 179% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 2.60 | + 172% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (Mex$ 1,192) | Mex$ 966 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 77 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,747 prices entered by 748 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 62% more expensive than in Mexico
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