Cost of living in Bridgetown, Barbados vs Maui, United States
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Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 32% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21 Bds$ ($10) | $19 | - 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 Bds$ ($8) | $9 | - 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Bds$ ($5.18) | $7 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Bds$ ($3.23) | $1.69 | + 92% | |
12 eggs, large | 9 Bds$ ($4.51) | $6 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ ($3.83) | $7 | - 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 Bds$ ($6) | $10 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 Bds$ ($4.49) | $4.89 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ ($3.69) | $2.41 | + 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.60 Bds$ ($1.78) | $3.43 | - 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 Bds$ ($16) | $16 | + 0% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6 Bds$ ($3.01) | $2.56 | + 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.17 Bds$ ($1.57) | $4.30 | - 63% | |
Housing | - 44% | |||
Housing in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 44% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,863 Bds$ ($1,418) | $2,610 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,297 Bds$ ($643) | $1,963 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 290 Bds$ ($144) | $279 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,838 Bds$ ($910) | $1,732 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 950 Bds$ ($471) | $1,316 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 161 Bds$ ($80) | $143 | - 44% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 104 Bds$ ($52) | $41 | + 26% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,364 Bds$ ($676) | $450 | + 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 352 Bds$ ($174) | $132 | + 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 Bds$ ($17) | $14 | + 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Bds$ ($5.24) | $26 | - 80% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Bridgetown (Barbados) is about the same as in Maui (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 156 Bds$ ($77) | $66 | + 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 Bds$ ($70) | $75 | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 261 Bds$ ($129) | $101 | + 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 252 Bds$ ($125) | $172 | - 28% | |
Transportation | + 32% | |||
Transportation in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 32% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 74,507 Bds$ ($36,913) | $25,902 | + 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.58 Bds$ ($1.77) | $1.03 | + 72% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Bds$ ($50) | $42 | + 17% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 24% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 Bds$ ($11) | $12 | - 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53 Bds$ ($26) | $29 | - 7% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 89 Bds$ ($44) | $115 | - 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 Bds$ ($14) | $9 | + 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Bds$ ($4.85) | $4.89 | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Bds$ ($7) | $5.81 | + 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 Bds$ ($3.15) | $5.70 | - 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7 Bds$ ($3.31) | $2.05 | + 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 Bds$ ($11) | $25 | - 56% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 8% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 89 Bds$ ($44) | $58 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 39 Bds$ ($19) | $26 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110 Bds$ ($55) | $123 | - 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 195 Bds$ ($97) | $110 | - 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Bds$ ($7) | $13 | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Bds$ ($5.00) | $6 | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.17 Bds$ ($2.56) | $7 | - 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,550 Bds$ ($768) | $429 | + 79% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 Bds$ ($0.33) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 143 Bds$ ($71) | $51 | + 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Bds$ ($8) | $10 | - 26% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |

These prices were last updated on February 15, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $8,000 in Maui you would need to make just about $6,248 (12,612 Bds$) in Bridgetown.
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