Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 56% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (Mex$ 213) | Mex$ 162 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$20 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 108 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 57 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.00 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 20 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 32 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 22 | + 256% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 67 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 40 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 23 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.30 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 22 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 216 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 28 | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 20 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 45% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,500 (Mex$ 17,708) | Mex$ 19,437 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,800 (Mex$ 12,750) | Mex$ 8,951 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 (Mex$ 1,771) | Mex$ 1,223 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,977 (Mex$ 21,085) | Mex$ 10,855 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,500 (Mex$ 10,625) | Mex$ 5,716 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$200 (Mex$ 1,417) | Mex$ 897 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$130 (Mex$ 921) | Mex$ 386 | + 139% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Mex$ 7,581 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,960 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$17 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 102 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 85 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 854 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 632 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,513 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,215 | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| 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 | - | Mex$ 323,328 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 499 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 79 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 214 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 562 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 70 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 49 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 57 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 30 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 30 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$40 (Mex$ 283) | Mex$ 187 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 48% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$65 (Mex$ 460) | Mex$ 344 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 139 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 904 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (Mex$ 2,125) | Mex$ 662 | + 221% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 109 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$16 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 58 | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 41 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 9,884 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 1.82 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$195 (Mex$ 1,381) | Mex$ 879 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 55 | - | |
| 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 16,194 prices entered by 1,370 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 35% more expensive than in Mexico
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