Cost of living in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 166% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 48 prices entered by 10 different people.
| Food in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 145% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bridgetown (Barbados) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 21 Bds$ (₨750) | ₨524 | 43% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 17 Bds$ (₨605) | ₨232 | 160% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 10 Bds$ (₨378) | ₨178 | 112% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 7 Bds$ (₨236) | ₨53 | 343% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 9 Bds$ (₨330) | ₨74 | 348% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 8 Bds$ (₨280) | ₨38 | 631% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 12 Bds$ (₨444) | ₨147 | 202% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 9 Bds$ (₨328) | ₨133 | 147% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 7 Bds$ (₨270) | ₨19 | 1354% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 3.60 Bds$ (₨130) | ₨109 | 20% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 33 Bds$ (₨1,184) | ₨819 | 45% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 6 Bds$ (₨220) | ₨75 | 192% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 3.17 Bds$ (₨115) | ₨27 | 325% |
| Housing in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 208% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Bridgetown (Barbados) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 2,863 Bds$ (₨103,719) | ₨21,065 | 392% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,297 Bds$ (₨46,999) | ₨15,843 | 197% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 290 Bds$ (₨10,522) | ₨3,761 | 180% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,838 Bds$ (₨66,581) | ₨28,261 | 136% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 950 Bds$ (₨34,431) | ₨9,442 | 265% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 161 Bds$ (₨5,851) | ₨3,583 | 63% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 104 Bds$ (₨3,782) | ₨967 | 291% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 1,364 Bds$ (₨49,420) | ₨36,957 | 34% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 352 Bds$ (₨12,761) | ₨11,203 | 14% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 34 Bds$ (₨1,230) | ₨332 | 271% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 11 Bds$ (₨383) | ₨148 | 159% |
| Clothes in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 132% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Bridgetown (Barbados) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 156 Bds$ (₨5,658) | ₨2,276 | 149% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 142 Bds$ (₨5,141) | ₨2,500 | 106% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 261 Bds$ (₨9,453) | ₨3,034 | 212% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 252 Bds$ (₨9,128) | ₨2,269 | 302% |
| Transportation in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 167% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Bridgetown (Barbados) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 74,507 Bds$ (₨2,699,483) | ₨734,341 | 268% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 3.58 Bds$ (₨130) | ₨67 | 95% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 100 Bds$ (₨3,639) | ₨1,157 | 215% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Personal Care in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 224% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Bridgetown (Barbados) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 21 Bds$ (₨777) | ₨174 | 347% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 53 Bds$ (₨1,936) | ₨500 | 287% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 89 Bds$ (₨3,207) | ₨500 | 541% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 28 Bds$ (₨1,000) | ₨250 | 300% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 10 Bds$ (₨355) | ₨152 | 133% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 15 Bds$ (₨544) | ₨189 | 188% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 6 Bds$ (₨230) | ₨106 | 117% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 7 Bds$ (₨242) | ₨73 | 233% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 22 Bds$ (₨807) | ₨190 | 324% |
| Entertainment in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 138% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Bridgetown (Barbados) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 89 Bds$ (₨3,239) | ₨1,199 | 170% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 39 Bds$ (₨1,396) | ₨451 | 210% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 110 Bds$ (₨3,992) | ₨1,423 | 180% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 195 Bds$ (₨7,071) | ₨1,473 | 380% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 14 Bds$ (₨495) | ₨525 | 6% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 10 Bds$ (₨365) | ₨164 | 122% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 5.17 Bds$ (₨187) | ₨177 | 6% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 1,550 Bds$ (₨56,153) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.66 Bds$ (₨24) | ₨2.83 | 745% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 143 Bds$ (₨5,171) | ₨2,533 | 104% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 15 Bds$ (₨557) | ₨187 | 198% |
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For example, you would need at least ₨183,454 (5,063 Bds$) in Bridgetown to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨69,000 in Ghaziabad.