Cost of living in Bridgetown (Barbados) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 34% | |||
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| Food in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 34% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 Bds$ (£10) | £15 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 Bds$ (£7) | £5.39 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Bds$ (£4.14) | £2.54 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Bds$ (£2.82) | £1.13 | + 151% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 Bds$ (£4.46) | £2.28 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 Bds$ (£3.51) | £1.79 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 Bds$ (£6) | £2.69 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Bds$ (£3.85) | £1.84 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ (£2.61) | £0.85 | + 207% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.64 Bds$ (£1.84) | £1.60 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Bds$ (£16) | £7 | + 123% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.96 Bds$ (£2.37) | £1.61 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.91 Bds$ (£1.55) | £1.12 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 8% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,040 Bds$ (£1,607) | £1,159 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,427 Bds$ (£568) | £827 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 305 Bds$ (£121) | £297 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,943 Bds$ (£773) | £569 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 950 Bds$ (£378) | £453 | - 16% | |
| 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) | £25 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,211 Bds$ (£482) | £386 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 397 Bds$ (£158) | £110 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 Bds$ (£14) | £7 | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 Bds$ (£5.01) | £12 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 106% | |||
| Clothes in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 106% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 174 Bds$ (£69) | £44 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 158 Bds$ (£63) | £26 | + 141% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 299 Bds$ (£119) | £54 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 247 Bds$ (£98) | £74 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 31% 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$ (£29,583) | £24,333 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.84 Bds$ (£1.53) | £1.62 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 113 Bds$ (£45) | £89 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 37 Bds$ (£15) | £15 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 72% 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$ (£9) | £3.03 | + 181% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53 Bds$ (£21) | £4.55 | + 367% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 106 Bds$ (£42) | £62 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 Bds$ (£11) | £2.75 | + 300% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Bds$ (£3.90) | £1.32 | + 196% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Bds$ (£5.97) | £3.71 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 Bds$ (£2.53) | £1.73 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 Bds$ (£2.66) | £1.61 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 Bds$ (£9) | £13 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 24% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 83 Bds$ (£33) | £31 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 37 Bds$ (£15) | £15 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 Bds$ (£40) | £62 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 189 Bds$ (£75) | £50 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 Bds$ (£7) | £8 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Bds$ (£3.67) | £2.86 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.49 Bds$ (£2.18) | £3.20 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,766 Bds$ (£702) | £389 | + 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.40 Bds$ (£0.16) | £0.09 | + 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 136 Bds$ (£54) | £32 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 Bds$ (£6) | £13 | - 51% | |
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TOTAL | + 4% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 140 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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