Cost of living in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 134% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil)
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| Food | + 121% | |||
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| Food in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 121% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 Bds$ (R$ 68) | R$ 38 | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 Bds$ (R$ 51) | R$ 31 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 Bds$ (R$ 33) | R$ 10 | + 238% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Bds$ (R$ 20) | R$ 4.82 | + 316% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Bds$ (R$ 29) | R$ 12 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 Bds$ (R$ 24) | R$ 7 | + 244% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 Bds$ (R$ 43) | R$ 34 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Bds$ (R$ 27) | R$ 11 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ (R$ 18) | R$ 4.98 | + 263% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.06 Bds$ (R$ 11) | R$ 5.65 | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Bds$ (R$ 109) | R$ 37 | + 197% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 Bds$ (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.85 Bds$ (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 236% | |||
| Housing in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 236% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,040 Bds$ (R$ 11,145) | R$ 2,404 | + 364% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,405 Bds$ (R$ 3,876) | R$ 1,420 | + 173% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 305 Bds$ (R$ 842) | R$ 250 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,943 Bds$ (R$ 5,361) | R$ 1,698 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 950 Bds$ (R$ 2,622) | R$ 1,077 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 167 Bds$ (R$ 461) | R$ 279 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 103 Bds$ (R$ 283) | R$ 85 | + 232% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,239 Bds$ (R$ 3,417) | R$ 2,104 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 436 Bds$ (R$ 1,202) | R$ 602 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 Bds$ (R$ 94) | R$ 12 | + 702% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 Bds$ (R$ 35) | R$ 14 | + 141% | |
| Clothes | + 148% | |||
| Clothes in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 148% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Bauru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 174 Bds$ (R$ 479) | R$ 218 | + 120% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 158 Bds$ (R$ 437) | R$ 163 | + 168% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 299 Bds$ (R$ 825) | R$ 332 | + 149% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 247 Bds$ (R$ 681) | R$ 286 | + 138% | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 97% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 74,382 Bds$ (R$ 205,207) | R$ 72,761 | + 182% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.96 Bds$ (R$ 11) | R$ 5.90 | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 113 Bds$ (R$ 313) | R$ 161 | + 95% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 37 Bds$ (R$ 102) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 100% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 Bds$ (R$ 59) | R$ 23 | + 155% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53 Bds$ (R$ 147) | R$ 79 | + 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 106 Bds$ (R$ 291) | R$ 217 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 Bds$ (R$ 76) | R$ 18 | + 333% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Bds$ (R$ 27) | R$ 13 | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Bds$ (R$ 41) | R$ 16 | + 154% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 Bds$ (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 Bds$ (R$ 18) | R$ 4.01 | + 360% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Bds$ (R$ 54) | R$ 41 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 133% | |||
| Entertainment in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 133% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 83 Bds$ (R$ 230) | R$ 66 | + 246% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 37 Bds$ (R$ 101) | R$ 40 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 Bds$ (R$ 276) | R$ 132 | + 109% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 189 Bds$ (R$ 522) | R$ 104 | + 401% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 Bds$ (R$ 48) | R$ 22 | + 123% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Bds$ (R$ 25) | R$ 11 | + 129% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.49 Bds$ (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 102% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,594 Bds$ (R$ 4,397) | R$ 3,568 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.40 Bds$ (R$ 1.10) | R$ 0.81 | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 136 Bds$ (R$ 374) | R$ 104 | + 259% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (R$ 47) | R$ 10 | + 378% | |
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TOTAL | + 134% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 112 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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