Cost of living in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 8% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 21% | |||
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| Food in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 21% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21 Bds$ (£8) | £13 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 Bds$ (£7) | £5.57 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Bds$ (£4.14) | £3.29 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Bds$ (£2.62) | £0.87 | + 202% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Bds$ (£3.83) | £2.43 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ (£3.06) | £1.91 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 Bds$ (£4.85) | £3.58 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 Bds$ (£3.59) | £1.69 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ (£2.95) | £1.13 | + 162% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.60 Bds$ (£1.43) | £2.17 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 Bds$ (£13) | £7 | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 Bds$ (£2.41) | £1.64 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.17 Bds$ (£1.26) | £1.04 | + 21% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Bridgetown (Barbados) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,996 Bds$ (£1,187) | £1,117 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,204 Bds$ (£477) | £868 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 296 Bds$ (£117) | £170 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,943 Bds$ (£770) | £661 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 950 Bds$ (£377) | £621 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 167 Bds$ (£66) | £125 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 103 Bds$ (£41) | £21 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,211 Bds$ (£480) | £386 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 397 Bds$ (£157) | £110 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 Bds$ (£13) | £7 | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Bds$ (£4.19) | £12 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 52% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 156 Bds$ (£62) | £63 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 Bds$ (£56) | £30 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 261 Bds$ (£103) | £72 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 252 Bds$ (£100) | £68 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 11% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 74,382 Bds$ (£29,473) | £17,932 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.58 Bds$ (£1.42) | £1.25 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Bds$ (£40) | £65 | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 37 Bds$ (£15) | £11 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 65% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 Bds$ (£8) | £3.03 | + 180% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53 Bds$ (£21) | £4.55 | + 366% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 89 Bds$ (£35) | £62 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 Bds$ (£11) | £2.75 | + 299% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Bds$ (£3.88) | £1.32 | + 195% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Bds$ (£5.95) | £3.71 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 Bds$ (£2.52) | £1.73 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 Bds$ (£2.65) | £1.61 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 Bds$ (£9) | £13 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 20% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 89 Bds$ (£35) | £31 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39 Bds$ (£15) | £18 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 Bds$ (£40) | £62 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 196 Bds$ (£78) | £60 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Bds$ (£5.41) | £8 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Bds$ (£4.06) | £2.75 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.17 Bds$ (£2.05) | £3.83 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,550 Bds$ (£614) | £389 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.40 Bds$ (£0.16) | £0.10 | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 138 Bds$ (£55) | £37 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Bds$ (£6) | £9 | - 33% | |
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TOTAL | + 8% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2022.
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