Cost of living in Guadeloupe compared to Mexico
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Food | + 48% | |||
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Food in Guadeloupe is 48% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Guadeloupe | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 (Mex$ 450) | Mex$ 323 | + 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 182 | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 74 | + 141% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 29 | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.00 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 50 | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.52 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 33 | + 133% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 91 | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.74 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 47 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.26 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 34 | + 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.57 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 30 | + 163% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 272 | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.74 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 39 | + 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 27 | - 9% | |
Housing | + 39% | |||
Housing in Guadeloupe is 39% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Guadeloupe | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €938 (Mex$ 20,517) | Mex$ 24,494 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €751 (Mex$ 16,418) | Mex$ 12,965 | + 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (Mex$ 2,187) | Mex$ 1,210 | + 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €652 (Mex$ 14,256) | Mex$ 15,768 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €600 (Mex$ 13,125) | Mex$ 7,787 | + 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 (Mex$ 1,750) | Mex$ 694 | + 152% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €60 (Mex$ 1,312) | Mex$ 397 | + 230% | |
40” flat screen tv | €300 (Mex$ 6,562) | Mex$ 5,861 | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (Mex$ 1,729) | Mex$ 2,286 | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 142 | + 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (Mex$ 363) | Mex$ 131 | + 176% | |
Clothes | + 21% | |||
Clothes in Guadeloupe is 21% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Guadeloupe | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €55 (Mex$ 1,198) | Mex$ 953 | + 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (Mex$ 823) | Mex$ 764 | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €110 (Mex$ 2,417) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (Mex$ 1,896) | Mex$ 1,429 | + 33% | |
Transportation | + 23% | |||
Transportation in Guadeloupe is 23% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Guadeloupe | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,761 (Mex$ 432,255) | Mex$ 407,184 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.21 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 24 | + 100% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 674 | - | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Guadeloupe is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
Guadeloupe | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 106 | + 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 278 | - 37% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (Mex$ 703) | Mex$ 660 | + 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 106 | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 70 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.52 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 82 | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.81 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 40 | + 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 41 | + 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (Mex$ 484) | Mex$ 306 | + 58% | |
Entertainment | + 148% | |||
Entertainment in Guadeloupe is 148% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Guadeloupe | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €51 (Mex$ 1,115) | Mex$ 381 | + 193% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (Mex$ 341) | Mex$ 179 | + 91% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 (Mex$ 547) | Mex$ 1,041 | - 47% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €120 (Mex$ 2,625) | Mex$ 825 | + 218% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 187 | + 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.43 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 98 | - 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.50 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 57 | + 111% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 10,563 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.83 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 3.22 | + 465% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (Mex$ 885) | Mex$ 947 | - 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 82 | + 167% | |
TOTAL | + 55% |

These prices were last updated on July 10, 2025.
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Cost of living in Guadeloupe is 55% more expensive than in Mexico
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