Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Mexico
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Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 307 | - 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 160 | - 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 70 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 28 | + 12% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 47 | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 30 | + 180% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 94 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 50 | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 35 | + 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 30 | + 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 280 | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 36 | + 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 25 | + 71% | |
Housing | + 42% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 42% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (Mex$ 29,825) | Mex$ 22,547 | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (Mex$ 17,960) | Mex$ 11,524 | + 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (Mex$ 3,990) | Mex$ 1,261 | + 216% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (Mex$ 14,632) | Mex$ 13,624 | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (Mex$ 8,589) | Mex$ 7,661 | + 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (Mex$ 2,505) | Mex$ 888 | + 182% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (Mex$ 928) | Mex$ 432 | + 115% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (Mex$ 798) | Mex$ 6,272 | - 87% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (Mex$ 4,734) | Mex$ 2,714 | + 74% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 115 | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 119 | - 48% | |
Clothes | + 50% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 50% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (Mex$ 1,113) | Mex$ 979 | + 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (Mex$ 1,336) | Mex$ 692 | + 93% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (Mex$ 1,591) | Mex$ 1,751 | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (Mex$ 1,608) | Mex$ 1,375 | + 17% | |
Transportation | + 28% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 28% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (Mex$ 634,927) | Mex$ 375,809 | + 69% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 23 | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (Mex$ 742) | Mex$ 583 | + 27% | |
Personal Care | + 47% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 47% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (Mex$ 238) | Mex$ 93 | + 155% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (Mex$ 187) | Mex$ 218 | - 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (Mex$ 928) | Mex$ 696 | + 33% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (Mex$ 242) | Mex$ 79 | + 205% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 63 | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 69 | + 181% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 35 | + 128% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 34 | + 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (Mex$ 225) | Mex$ 260 | - 13% | |
Entertainment | + 84% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 84% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (Mex$ 767) | Mex$ 396 | + 93% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 164 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (Mex$ 619) | Mex$ 829 | - 25% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (Mex$ 2,474) | Mex$ 904 | + 174% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 179 | - 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 81 | + 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 49 | - 2% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (Mex$ 24,742) | Mex$ 11,173 | + 121% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (Mex$ 5.88) | Mex$ 2.44 | + 141% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (Mex$ 990) | Mex$ 888 | + 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 74 | + 0% | |
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 8,496 prices entered by 841 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 35% more expensive than in Mexico
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