- Cost of Living
- Barbados
- United Kingdom
- Bridgetown
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bridgetown, Barbados compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 24% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23 Bds$ (£9) | £15 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 Bds$ (£6) | £5.50 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Bds$ (£5.08) | £3.36 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Bds$ (£2.40) | £0.80 | + 200% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Bds$ (£3.86) | £2.15 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 Bds$ (£3.23) | £1.51 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Bds$ (£4.75) | £4.63 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 Bds$ (£3.46) | £1.71 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.64 Bds$ (£1.76) | £0.81 | + 118% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.81 Bds$ (£1.83) | £1.64 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 36 Bds$ (£14) | £7 | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.92 Bds$ (£2.25) | £1.79 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.20 Bds$ (£1.21) | £0.70 | + 74% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 13% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,146 Bds$ (£1,193) | £1,307 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,840 Bds$ (£698) | £1,091 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 252 Bds$ (£96) | £186 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,697 Bds$ (£643) | £686 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 905 Bds$ (£343) | £568 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 151 Bds$ (£57) | £154 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 133 Bds$ (£50) | £22 | + 133% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,767 Bds$ (£670) | £351 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 278 Bds$ (£105) | £80 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 Bds$ (£15) | £8 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 Bds$ (£4.51) | £12 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 45% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 156 Bds$ (£59) | £67 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 141 Bds$ (£53) | £32 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 250 Bds$ (£95) | £60 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 246 Bds$ (£93) | £64 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 11% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 81,671 Bds$ (£30,971) | £17,989 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.17 Bds$ (£1.20) | £1.15 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 87 Bds$ (£33) | £60 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 35% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 Bds$ (£8) | £3.17 | + 164% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 64 Bds$ (£24) | £5.88 | + 312% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 82 Bds$ (£31) | £74 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28 Bds$ (£11) | £2.55 | + 317% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8 Bds$ (£3.16) | £1.49 | + 113% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 Bds$ (£4.93) | £3.31 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Bds$ (£3.32) | £1.53 | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 Bds$ (£2.77) | £1.81 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 Bds$ (£11) | £15 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 46% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 101 Bds$ (£38) | £35 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 33 Bds$ (£13) | £18 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 74 Bds$ (£28) | £67 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 252 Bds$ (£95) | £56 | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 Bds$ (£5.94) | £7 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Bds$ (£3.68) | £2.76 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.96 Bds$ (£2.26) | £3.56 | - 36% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 1,790 Bds$ (£679) | £333 | + 104% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 Bds$ (£0.25) | £0.04 | + 526% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 174 Bds$ (£66) | £37 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 Bds$ (£5.81) | £9 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 530 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 8% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £3,873
(10,213 Bds$)
in Bridgetown
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£3,600
in Aberdeen.
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