- Cost of Living
- Barbados
- Nigeria
- Bridgetown
- Akure
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bridgetown, Barbados compared to 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$ (3,830 ₦) | 40,000 ₦ | - 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 Bds$ (2,823 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Bds$ (2,317 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Bds$ (1,155 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 Bds$ (1,708 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 Bds$ (1,541 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 Bds$ (2,238 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 Bds$ (1,653 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 Bds$ (1,158 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.08 Bds$ (920 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34 Bds$ (6,161 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.88 Bds$ (1,065 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.75 Bds$ (499 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 32% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,288 Bds$ (595,693 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,684 Bds$ (305,010 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 247 Bds$ (44,674 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,612 Bds$ (291,977 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 930 Bds$ (168,436 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 155 Bds$ (28,039 ₦) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 128 Bds$ (23,152 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 363% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,653 Bds$ (299,546 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 306 Bds$ (55,407 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 177% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 Bds$ (6,895 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Bds$ (1,930 ₦) | 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$ (28,296 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 183% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 141 Bds$ (25,520 ₦) | 15,000 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 255 Bds$ (46,288 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 826% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 246 Bds$ (44,485 ₦) | 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$ (14,392,549 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.25 Bds$ (589 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 97 Bds$ (17,591 ₦) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 48,867 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 15% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 Bds$ (4,002 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 58 Bds$ (10,533 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 87 Bds$ (15,721 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28 Bds$ (4,999 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Bds$ (1,610 ₦) | 3,750 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 Bds$ (2,539 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Bds$ (1,534 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 Bds$ (1,325 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 165% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 Bds$ (4,347 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 335% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 15% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 92 Bds$ (16,647 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34 Bds$ (6,103 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 72 Bds$ (13,014 ₦) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 222 Bds$ (40,306 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 706% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Bds$ (2,640 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Bds$ (1,800 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Bds$ (1,183 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 88% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,456 Bds$ (263,727 ₦) | - | - | |
| 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$ (29,165 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 483% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 Bds$ (2,783 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 457% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 213 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 33% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,620,000 ₦
in Akure
you would need to make just about 1,080,524 ₦
(5,964 Bds$)
in Bridgetown.
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