- Cost of Living
- Barbados
- United Kingdom
- Bridgetown
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bridgetown, Barbados compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 25% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24 Bds$ (£9) | £15 | - 38% | |
| 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 | 14 Bds$ (£5.46) | £3.36 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Bds$ (£2.49) | £0.80 | + 212% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Bds$ (£3.95) | £2.15 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 Bds$ (£2.71) | £1.42 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Bds$ (£5.04) | £4.91 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 Bds$ (£3.49) | £1.69 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.28 Bds$ (£1.66) | £0.81 | + 106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.81 Bds$ (£1.87) | £1.64 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 38 Bds$ (£15) | £7 | + 109% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.93 Bds$ (£2.30) | £1.80 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.08 Bds$ (£1.20) | £0.71 | + 68% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 7% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,064 Bds$ (£1,190) | £1,307 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,773 Bds$ (£689) | £1,091 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 261 Bds$ (£101) | £186 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,697 Bds$ (£659) | £686 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 905 Bds$ (£351) | £568 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 151 Bds$ (£59) | £154 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 148 Bds$ (£58) | £22 | + 167% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,800 Bds$ (£699) | £351 | + 99% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 495 Bds$ (£192) | £80 | + 142% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 Bds$ (£15) | £8 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Bds$ (£4.40) | £12 | - 63% | |
| 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 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 141 Bds$ (£55) | £32 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 244 Bds$ (£95) | £60 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 239 Bds$ (£93) | £64 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 10% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 81,881 Bds$ (£31,809) | £17,989 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.18 Bds$ (£1.24) | £1.14 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 87 Bds$ (£34) | £60 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 37% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 Bds$ (£9) | £3.17 | + 171% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 64 Bds$ (£25) | £5.88 | + 322% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 79 Bds$ (£31) | £73 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 26 Bds$ (£10) | £2.55 | + 300% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Bds$ (£3.54) | £1.49 | + 138% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 Bds$ (£5.00) | £3.31 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Bds$ (£3.47) | £1.53 | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 Bds$ (£2.75) | £1.81 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 Bds$ (£10) | £15 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 55% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 99 Bds$ (£38) | £35 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34 Bds$ (£13) | £18 | - 29% | |
| 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 | 264 Bds$ (£103) | £56 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 Bds$ (£6) | £7 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Bds$ (£3.89) | £2.76 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 Bds$ (£2.38) | £3.68 | - 35% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 718 Bds$ (£279) | £122 | + 128% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.68 Bds$ (£0.26) | £0.04 | + 560% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 190 Bds$ (£74) | £37 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 Bds$ (£5.95) | £9 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 493 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 12% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £4,247
(10,932 Bds$)
in Bridgetown
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£3,800
in Aberdeen.
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