- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Bridgetown, Barbados vs Akure, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 72% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21 Bds$ (3,881 ₦) | 40,000 ₦ | - 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 Bds$ (2,923 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 Bds$ (2,146 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Bds$ (1,177 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Bds$ (1,740 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 Bds$ (1,545 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 Bds$ (2,268 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 Bds$ (1,657 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ (1,262 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.75 Bds$ (863 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 Bds$ (5,673 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.96 Bds$ (1,081 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.84 Bds$ (516 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 33% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,288 Bds$ (596,995 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,472 Bds$ (267,305 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 289 Bds$ (52,427 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,637 Bds$ (297,234 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 941 Bds$ (170,766 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 155 Bds$ (28,100 ₦) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 128 Bds$ (23,202 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 364% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,653 Bds$ (300,201 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 306 Bds$ (55,528 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 178% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 Bds$ (6,910 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Bds$ (1,934 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Clothes | + 103% | |||
| Clothes in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 103% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 156 Bds$ (28,358 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 184% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 141 Bds$ (25,576 ₦) | 15,000 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 255 Bds$ (46,389 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 828% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 246 Bds$ (44,582 ₦) | 25,000 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 4% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,443 Bds$ (14,424,011 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.26 Bds$ (592 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Bds$ (18,238 ₦) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 48,867 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 14% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 Bds$ (4,011 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 61 Bds$ (10,995 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 89 Bds$ (16,125 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28 Bds$ (5,010 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Bds$ (1,613 ₦) | 3,750 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 Bds$ (2,545 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Bds$ (1,537 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 Bds$ (1,328 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 166% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 Bds$ (4,357 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 336% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 14% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 92 Bds$ (16,684 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 234% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34 Bds$ (6,237 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 72 Bds$ (13,042 ₦) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 222 Bds$ (40,394 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 708% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Bds$ (2,646 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Bds$ (1,804 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Bds$ (1,185 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 88% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,456 Bds$ (264,303 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 Bds$ (120 ₦) | 200 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 161 Bds$ (29,229 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 485% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 Bds$ (2,789 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 458% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 207 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 34% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,810,000 ₦
in Akure
you would need to make just about 1,202,981 ₦
(6,626 Bds$)
in Bridgetown.
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