- Cost of Living
- Barbados
- United Kingdom
- Bridgetown
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bridgetown, Barbados compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 26% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 28 Bds$ (£11) | £15 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 Bds$ (£6) | £5.50 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 Bds$ (£5.52) | £3.36 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Bds$ (£2.48) | £0.80 | + 210% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 Bds$ (£3.55) | £2.15 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 Bds$ (£2.74) | £1.42 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Bds$ (£5.10) | £4.91 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 Bds$ (£3.24) | £1.69 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.28 Bds$ (£1.68) | £0.84 | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.23 Bds$ (£1.66) | £1.64 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35 Bds$ (£14) | £7 | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.82 Bds$ (£2.28) | £1.80 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.08 Bds$ (£1.21) | £0.86 | + 41% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 4% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,146 Bds$ (£1,235) | £1,307 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,847 Bds$ (£725) | £1,091 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 326 Bds$ (£128) | £186 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,649 Bds$ (£647) | £686 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 905 Bds$ (£355) | £568 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 163 Bds$ (£64) | £154 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 148 Bds$ (£58) | £22 | + 169% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,828 Bds$ (£717) | £351 | + 105% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 495 Bds$ (£194) | £80 | + 144% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 Bds$ (£15) | £8 | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 Bds$ (£4.88) | £11 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 47% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 156 Bds$ (£61) | £67 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 138 Bds$ (£54) | £32 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 235 Bds$ (£92) | £60 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 195 Bds$ (£77) | £64 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 12% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 81,881 Bds$ (£32,130) | £17,989 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.98 Bds$ (£1.17) | £1.14 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 81 Bds$ (£32) | £60 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 42% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 Bds$ (£9) | £3.17 | + 173% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 64 Bds$ (£25) | £5.88 | + 326% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 79 Bds$ (£31) | £73 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 26 Bds$ (£10) | £2.55 | + 305% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Bds$ (£3.58) | £1.49 | + 140% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 Bds$ (£5.05) | £3.50 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Bds$ (£3.51) | £1.63 | + 115% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 Bds$ (£2.78) | £1.96 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 Bds$ (£11) | £14 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 49% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97 Bds$ (£38) | £36 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34 Bds$ (£13) | £18 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 74 Bds$ (£29) | £67 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 235 Bds$ (£92) | £56 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Bds$ (£5.94) | £7 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Bds$ (£3.93) | £2.76 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.87 Bds$ (£2.30) | £3.65 | - 37% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 718 Bds$ (£282) | £122 | + 130% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.70 Bds$ (£0.27) | £0.04 | + 584% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 187 Bds$ (£73) | £37 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 Bds$ (£5.99) | £9 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 482 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 11% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £4,456
(11,356 Bds$)
in Bridgetown
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£4,000
in Aberdeen.
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