- Cost of Living
- Barbados
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Barbados compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 110% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 Bds$ (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 118 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 Bds$ (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 95 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 Bds$ (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 66 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Bds$ (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 19 | + 251% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Bds$ (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 31 | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 20 | + 328% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 Bds$ (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 62 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Bds$ (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 37 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Bds$ (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 24 | + 252% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.29 Bds$ (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 21 | + 155% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 Bds$ (Mex$ 318) | Mex$ 223 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.98 Bds$ (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 25 | + 142% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.84 Bds$ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 20 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 61% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,770 Bds$ (Mex$ 28,312) | Mex$ 19,628 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,458 Bds$ (Mex$ 14,905) | Mex$ 10,435 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 247 Bds$ (Mex$ 2,521) | Mex$ 1,611 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,525 Bds$ (Mex$ 15,582) | Mex$ 11,823 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 919 Bds$ (Mex$ 9,391) | Mex$ 6,623 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 196 Bds$ (Mex$ 2,000) | Mex$ 1,609 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 102 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,040) | Mex$ 383 | + 171% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,738 Bds$ (Mex$ 17,769) | Mex$ 8,103 | + 119% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 377 Bds$ (Mex$ 3,851) | Mex$ 1,993 | + 93% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 48 Bds$ (Mex$ 494) | Mex$ 104 | + 376% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Bds$ (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 89 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 126% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 126% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 169 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,724) | Mex$ 801 | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 154 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,572) | Mex$ 660 | + 138% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300 Bds$ (Mex$ 3,066) | Mex$ 1,491 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250 Bds$ (Mex$ 2,555) | Mex$ 1,287 | + 99% | |
| Transportation | + 118% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 118% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,333 Bds$ (Mex$ 749,541) | Mex$ 312,016 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.56 Bds$ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 19 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,125) | Mex$ 466 | + 142% | |
| Personal Care | + 158% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 158% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 Bds$ (Mex$ 276) | Mex$ 77 | + 257% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 55 Bds$ (Mex$ 560) | Mex$ 186 | + 202% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 97 Bds$ (Mex$ 994) | Mex$ 543 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 31 Bds$ (Mex$ 312) | Mex$ 68 | + 355% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Bds$ (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 49 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 Bds$ (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 53 | + 223% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Bds$ (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 28 | + 183% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 Bds$ (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 29 | + 219% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (Mex$ 234) | Mex$ 123 | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | + 119% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 119% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78 Bds$ (Mex$ 795) | Mex$ 383 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34 Bds$ (Mex$ 352) | Mex$ 136 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 46 Bds$ (Mex$ 469) | Mex$ 1,187 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 220 Bds$ (Mex$ 2,249) | Mex$ 742 | + 203% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 Bds$ (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 102 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Bds$ (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 55 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.33 Bds$ (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 45 | + 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,600 Bds$ (Mex$ 16,354) | Mex$ 10,347 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 224% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 159 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,627) | Mex$ 715 | + 128% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 52 | + 223% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,432 prices entered by 1,207 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
10.221
MXN
/
BBD
Cost of living in Barbados is 102% more expensive than in Mexico
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