- Cost of Living
- Barbados
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Barbados compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 80% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21 Bds$ (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 119 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 Bds$ (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 96 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6.00 Bds$ (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 65 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Bds$ (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 19 | + 215% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 Bds$ (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 31 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 21 | + 269% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 Bds$ (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 64 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Bds$ (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 38 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Bds$ (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 24 | + 218% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.11 Bds$ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 21 | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 Bds$ (Mex$ 259) | Mex$ 217 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.51 Bds$ (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 25 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.84 Bds$ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 20 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 50% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,770 Bds$ (Mex$ 26,137) | Mex$ 19,349 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,458 Bds$ (Mex$ 13,760) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 247 Bds$ (Mex$ 2,327) | Mex$ 1,635 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,525 Bds$ (Mex$ 14,385) | Mex$ 12,212 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 919 Bds$ (Mex$ 8,670) | Mex$ 6,850 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 196 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,846) | Mex$ 1,316 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 102 Bds$ (Mex$ 960) | Mex$ 382 | + 151% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,738 Bds$ (Mex$ 16,404) | Mex$ 8,037 | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 377 Bds$ (Mex$ 3,555) | Mex$ 2,017 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 48 Bds$ (Mex$ 456) | Mex$ 110 | + 317% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Bds$ (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 79 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | + 103% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 103% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 169 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,591) | Mex$ 841 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 154 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,451) | Mex$ 674 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300 Bds$ (Mex$ 2,831) | Mex$ 1,522 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250 Bds$ (Mex$ 2,359) | Mex$ 1,328 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 102% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,333 Bds$ (Mex$ 691,972) | Mex$ 317,789 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.50 Bds$ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 19 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,038) | Mex$ 454 | + 129% | |
| Personal Care | + 138% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 138% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 Bds$ (Mex$ 255) | Mex$ 77 | + 231% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 55 Bds$ (Mex$ 517) | Mex$ 181 | + 185% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 97 Bds$ (Mex$ 918) | Mex$ 545 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 31 Bds$ (Mex$ 288) | Mex$ 72 | + 299% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Bds$ (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 50 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 Bds$ (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 55 | + 185% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Bds$ (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 28 | + 157% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 Bds$ (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 30 | + 179% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 127 | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 100% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78 Bds$ (Mex$ 734) | Mex$ 379 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34 Bds$ (Mex$ 325) | Mex$ 138 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 46 Bds$ (Mex$ 433) | Mex$ 1,217 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 220 Bds$ (Mex$ 2,076) | Mex$ 744 | + 179% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 Bds$ (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 103 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Bds$ (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 55 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.33 Bds$ (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 45 | + 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,600 Bds$ (Mex$ 15,098) | Mex$ 10,381 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 2.32 | + 197% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 159 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,502) | Mex$ 753 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 52 | + 197% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,246 prices entered by 1,144 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
9.436
MXN
/
BBD
Cost of living in Barbados is 83% more expensive than in Mexico
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