Cost of living in Bridgetown, Barbados vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 7% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21 Bds$ (£7) | £12 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 Bds$ (£6) | £5.43 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Bds$ (£3.76) | £3.30 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Bds$ (£2.35) | £0.93 | + 152% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 Bds$ (£3.28) | £2.39 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ (£2.78) | £1.96 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 Bds$ (£4.40) | £3.47 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 Bds$ (£3.26) | £1.71 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ (£2.68) | £1.30 | + 106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.60 Bds$ (£1.29) | £2.12 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 Bds$ (£12) | £7 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 Bds$ (£2.19) | £1.64 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.17 Bds$ (£1.14) | £1.11 | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 14% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,863 Bds$ (£1,030) | £1,100 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,297 Bds$ (£467) | £868 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 290 Bds$ (£104) | £170 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,838 Bds$ (£661) | £659 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 950 Bds$ (£342) | £621 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 161 Bds$ (£58) | £126 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 104 Bds$ (£38) | £21 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,364 Bds$ (£491) | £386 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 352 Bds$ (£127) | £107 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 Bds$ (£12) | £6 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Bds$ (£3.80) | £12 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 40% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 156 Bds$ (£56) | £62 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 Bds$ (£51) | £30 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 261 Bds$ (£94) | £66 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 252 Bds$ (£91) | £69 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 18% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 74,507 Bds$ (£26,795) | £18,131 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.58 Bds$ (£1.29) | £1.24 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Bds$ (£36) | £65 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £15 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 50% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 Bds$ (£8) | £2.95 | + 161% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53 Bds$ (£19) | £4.55 | + 323% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 89 Bds$ (£32) | £62 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 Bds$ (£10) | £2.75 | + 261% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Bds$ (£3.52) | £1.30 | + 170% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Bds$ (£5.40) | £3.71 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 Bds$ (£2.29) | £1.73 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 Bds$ (£2.40) | £1.64 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 Bds$ (£8) | £13 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 14% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 89 Bds$ (£32) | £33 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39 Bds$ (£14) | £18 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110 Bds$ (£40) | £66 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 195 Bds$ (£70) | £58 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Bds$ (£4.91) | £8 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Bds$ (£3.63) | £2.90 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.17 Bds$ (£1.86) | £3.86 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,550 Bds$ (£557) | £389 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 Bds$ (£0.24) | £0.10 | + 133% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 143 Bds$ (£51) | £36 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Bds$ (£5.52) | £9 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 15, 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 £3,200 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £3,136 (8,721 Bds$) in Bridgetown.
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