Cost of living in Bridgetown, Barbados vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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Food | + 6% | |||
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Food in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 6% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21 Bds$ (£7) | £12 | - 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 Bds$ (£5.94) | £5.43 | + 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Bds$ (£3.72) | £3.30 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Bds$ (£2.32) | £0.93 | + 149% | |
12 eggs, large | 9 Bds$ (£3.24) | £2.39 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ (£2.75) | £1.96 | + 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 Bds$ (£4.36) | £3.47 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 Bds$ (£3.22) | £1.71 | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ (£2.65) | £1.30 | + 104% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.60 Bds$ (£1.28) | £2.12 | - 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 Bds$ (£12) | £7 | + 69% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6 Bds$ (£2.16) | £1.64 | + 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.17 Bds$ (£1.13) | £1.11 | + 2% | |
Housing | - 15% | |||
Housing in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 15% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,863 Bds$ (£1,018) | £1,100 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,297 Bds$ (£462) | £868 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 290 Bds$ (£103) | £170 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,838 Bds$ (£654) | £659 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 950 Bds$ (£338) | £621 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 161 Bds$ (£57) | £126 | - 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 104 Bds$ (£37) | £21 | + 73% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,364 Bds$ (£485) | £386 | + 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 352 Bds$ (£125) | £107 | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 Bds$ (£12) | £6 | + 87% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Bds$ (£3.76) | £12 | - 69% | |
Clothes | + 38% | |||
Clothes in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 38% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 156 Bds$ (£56) | £62 | - 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 Bds$ (£50) | £30 | + 68% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 261 Bds$ (£93) | £66 | + 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 252 Bds$ (£90) | £69 | + 30% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 19% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 74,507 Bds$ (£26,508) | £18,131 | + 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.58 Bds$ (£1.27) | £1.24 | + 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Bds$ (£36) | £65 | - 45% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £15 | - | |
Personal Care | + 48% | |||
Personal Care in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 48% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 Bds$ (£8) | £2.95 | + 158% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53 Bds$ (£19) | £4.55 | + 318% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 89 Bds$ (£31) | £62 | - 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 Bds$ (£10) | £2.75 | + 258% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Bds$ (£3.48) | £1.30 | + 167% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Bds$ (£5.34) | £3.71 | + 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 Bds$ (£2.26) | £1.73 | + 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7 Bds$ (£2.38) | £1.64 | + 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 Bds$ (£8) | £13 | - 39% | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 12% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 89 Bds$ (£32) | £33 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 39 Bds$ (£14) | £18 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110 Bds$ (£39) | £66 | - 40% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 195 Bds$ (£69) | £58 | + 20% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Bds$ (£4.86) | £8 | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Bds$ (£3.59) | £2.90 | + 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.17 Bds$ (£1.84) | £3.86 | - 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,550 Bds$ (£551) | £389 | + 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 Bds$ (£0.23) | £0.10 | + 130% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 143 Bds$ (£51) | £36 | + 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Bds$ (£5.47) | £9 | - 40% | |
TOTAL | - 3% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bridgetown (Barbados) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,100 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £3,009 (8,459 Bds$) in Bridgetown.
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