Cost of living in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 12% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada)
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| Food in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 10% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bridgetown (Barbados) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 21 Bds$ (C$13) | C$15 | 15% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 17 Bds$ (C$10) | C$9 | 15% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 10 Bds$ (C$7) | C$5.74 | 14% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 7 Bds$ (C$4.10) | C$2.61 | 57% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 9 Bds$ (C$5.73) | C$3.53 | 62% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 8 Bds$ (C$4.86) | C$3.57 | 36% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 12 Bds$ (C$8) | C$9 | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 9 Bds$ (C$5.70) | C$4.00 | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 7 Bds$ (C$4.69) | C$3.05 | 54% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 3.60 Bds$ (C$2.26) | C$4.24 | 47% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 33 Bds$ (C$21) | C$16 | 27% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 6 Bds$ (C$3.83) | C$2.41 | 59% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 3.17 Bds$ (C$1.99) | C$2.23 | 11% |
| Housing in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 14% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Bridgetown (Barbados) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 3,008 Bds$ (C$1,891) | C$1,996 | 5% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,297 Bds$ (C$815) | C$1,244 | 34% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 290 Bds$ (C$183) | C$220 | 17% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,838 Bds$ (C$1,155) | C$1,346 | 14% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 950 Bds$ (C$597) | C$1,009 | 41% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 161 Bds$ (C$102) | C$119 | 14% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 104 Bds$ (C$66) | C$58 | 14% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 1,364 Bds$ (C$857) | C$467 | 84% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 352 Bds$ (C$221) | C$171 | 29% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 34 Bds$ (C$21) | C$13 | 65% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 11 Bds$ (C$7) | C$22 | 69% |
| Clothes in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 98% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Bridgetown (Barbados) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 156 Bds$ (C$98) | C$63 | 57% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 142 Bds$ (C$89) | C$38 | 136% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 261 Bds$ (C$164) | C$98 | 67% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 252 Bds$ (C$158) | C$100 | 58% |
| Transportation in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 29% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Bridgetown (Barbados) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 74,507 Bds$ (C$46,839) | C$23,254 | 101% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 3.58 Bds$ (C$2.25) | C$1.23 | 84% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 100 Bds$ (C$63) | C$67 | 6% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | C$21 | - |
| Personal Care in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 44% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Bridgetown (Barbados) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 21 Bds$ (C$13) | C$10 | 35% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 53 Bds$ (C$34) | C$16 | 111% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 89 Bds$ (C$56) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 28 Bds$ (C$17) | C$9 | 92% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 10 Bds$ (C$6) | C$4.39 | 40% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 15 Bds$ (C$9) | C$5.50 | 72% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 6 Bds$ (C$4.00) | C$3.15 | 27% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 7 Bds$ (C$4.20) | C$2.35 | 79% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 22 Bds$ (C$14) | C$17 | 17% |
| Entertainment in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 16% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Bridgetown (Barbados) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 89 Bds$ (C$56) | C$47 | 20% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 39 Bds$ (C$24) | C$26 | 7% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 110 Bds$ (C$69) | C$96 | 28% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 195 Bds$ (C$123) | C$86 | 43% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 14 Bds$ (C$9) | C$8 | 12% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 10 Bds$ (C$6) | C$4.75 | 33% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 5.17 Bds$ (C$3.25) | C$7 | 51% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 1,550 Bds$ (C$974) | C$544 | 79% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.66 Bds$ (C$0.41) | C$0.51 | 19% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 143 Bds$ (C$90) | C$51 | 74% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 15 Bds$ (C$10) | C$12 | 20% |
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For example, you would need at least C$6,953 (11,060 Bds$) in Bridgetown to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,200 in Kingston.