Cost of living in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 15% | |||
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| Food in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 Bds$ (C$16) | C$23 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 Bds$ (C$12) | C$12 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 Bds$ (C$8) | C$6 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Bds$ (C$4.88) | C$2.09 | + 134% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Bds$ (C$7) | C$4.37 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 Bds$ (C$5.94) | C$3.95 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 Bds$ (C$11) | C$11 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Bds$ (C$7) | C$4.85 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ (C$4.41) | C$3.95 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.06 Bds$ (C$2.73) | C$3.64 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Bds$ (C$27) | C$21 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 Bds$ (C$4.30) | C$2.77 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.85 Bds$ (C$2.59) | C$2.11 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Bridgetown (Barbados) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,040 Bds$ (C$2,717) | C$2,417 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,405 Bds$ (C$945) | C$1,456 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 305 Bds$ (C$205) | C$120 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,943 Bds$ (C$1,307) | C$1,347 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 950 Bds$ (C$639) | C$985 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 167 Bds$ (C$112) | C$69 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 103 Bds$ (C$69) | C$63 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,239 Bds$ (C$833) | C$311 | + 168% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 436 Bds$ (C$293) | C$140 | + 110% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 Bds$ (C$23) | C$10 | + 125% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 Bds$ (C$8) | C$23 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 121% | |||
| Clothes in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 121% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 174 Bds$ (C$117) | C$57 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 158 Bds$ (C$106) | C$41 | + 159% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 299 Bds$ (C$201) | C$105 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 247 Bds$ (C$166) | C$117 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 43% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 74,382 Bds$ (C$50,033) | C$24,609 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.96 Bds$ (C$2.66) | C$1.65 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 113 Bds$ (C$76) | C$60 | + 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 37 Bds$ (C$25) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 Bds$ (C$14) | C$8 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53 Bds$ (C$36) | C$22 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 106 Bds$ (C$71) | C$77 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 Bds$ (C$19) | C$6 | + 188% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Bds$ (C$7) | C$4.17 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Bds$ (C$10) | C$4.59 | + 120% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 Bds$ (C$4.28) | C$3.11 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 Bds$ (C$4.50) | C$3.02 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 Bds$ (C$15) | C$20 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bridgetown | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 83 Bds$ (C$56) | C$55 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 37 Bds$ (C$25) | C$26 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 Bds$ (C$67) | C$135 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 189 Bds$ (C$127) | C$96 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 Bds$ (C$12) | C$10 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Bds$ (C$6) | C$4.71 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.49 Bds$ (C$3.69) | C$6 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,594 Bds$ (C$1,072) | C$647 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.40 Bds$ (C$0.27) | C$0.24 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 136 Bds$ (C$91) | C$37 | + 145% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (C$11) | C$13 | - 12% | |
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TOTAL | + 24% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 42 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
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