Cost of living in Barbados compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 89% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Barbados | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 Bds$ (Mex$ 301) | Mex$ 265 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 Bds$ (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 147 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Bds$ (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 67 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Bds$ (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 26 | + 165% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Bds$ (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 45 | + 241% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Bds$ (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 26 | + 495% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 34 Bds$ (Mex$ 292) | Mex$ 85 | + 244% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Bds$ (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 48 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Bds$ (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 32 | + 141% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6.00 Bds$ (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 28 | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55 Bds$ (Mex$ 473) | Mex$ 258 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 Bds$ (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 34 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6.00 Bds$ (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 24 | + 112% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 131% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Barbados | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,921 Bds$ (Mex$ 50,914) | Mex$ 20,005 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000 Bds$ (Mex$ 17,197) | Mex$ 10,287 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 315 Bds$ (Mex$ 2,712) | Mex$ 1,049 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,000 Bds$ (Mex$ 34,395) | Mex$ 12,600 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,750 Bds$ (Mex$ 15,048) | Mex$ 6,636 | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 297 Bds$ (Mex$ 2,551) | Mex$ 723 | + 253% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80 Bds$ (Mex$ 688) | Mex$ 401 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Bds$ (Mex$ 8,599) | Mex$ 6,602 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 700 Bds$ (Mex$ 6,019) | Mex$ 2,560 | + 135% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 114 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 Bds$ (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 127 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 159% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 159% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Barbados | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 310 Bds$ (Mex$ 2,666) | Mex$ 970 | + 175% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 220 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,892) | Mex$ 756 | + 150% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 640 Bds$ (Mex$ 5,503) | Mex$ 1,688 | + 226% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 260 Bds$ (Mex$ 2,236) | Mex$ 1,278 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 82% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Barbados | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000 Bds$ (Mex$ 687,899) | Mex$ 385,663 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.08 Bds$ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 23 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 140 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,204) | Mex$ 574 | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 70% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Barbados | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 89 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (Mex$ 285) | Mex$ 198 | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 180 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,548) | Mex$ 598 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (Mex$ 262) | Mex$ 74 | + 253% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 60 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Bds$ (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 68 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.48 Bds$ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 36 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.29 Bds$ (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 35 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 237 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 103% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Barbados | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95 Bds$ (Mex$ 817) | Mex$ 357 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (Mex$ 344) | Mex$ 156 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110 Bds$ (Mex$ 946) | Mex$ 723 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 275 Bds$ (Mex$ 2,365) | Mex$ 765 | + 209% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 Bds$ (Mex$ 236) | Mex$ 161 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Bds$ (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 79 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 Bds$ (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 46 | + 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (Mex$ 13,758) | Mex$ 10,723 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 2.24 | + 180% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,376) | Mex$ 860 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 Bds$ (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 78 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,778 prices entered by 957 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Barbados is 103% more expensive than in Mexico
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