Cost of living in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 169% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus)
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| Food | + 148% | |||
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| Food in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 148% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 Bds$ (40 BYN) | 25 BYN | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 Bds$ (30 BYN) | 15 BYN | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 Bds$ (20 BYN) | 7 BYN | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Bds$ (12 BYN) | 2.46 BYN | + 378% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Bds$ (17 BYN) | 4.28 BYN | + 294% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 Bds$ (14 BYN) | 9 BYN | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 Bds$ (25 BYN) | 10 BYN | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Bds$ (16 BYN) | 4.26 BYN | + 269% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ (11 BYN) | 1.85 BYN | + 476% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.06 Bds$ (7 BYN) | 2.77 BYN | + 138% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Bds$ (64 BYN) | 22 BYN | + 197% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 Bds$ (10 BYN) | 4.19 BYN | + 147% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.85 Bds$ (6 BYN) | 1.20 BYN | + 418% | |
| Housing | + 158% | |||
| Housing in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 158% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,040 Bds$ (6,548 BYN) | 2,281 BYN | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,405 Bds$ (2,277 BYN) | 1,234 BYN | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 305 Bds$ (495 BYN) | 115 BYN | + 330% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,943 Bds$ (3,150 BYN) | 1,330 BYN | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 950 Bds$ (1,540 BYN) | 1,011 BYN | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 167 Bds$ (271 BYN) | 85 BYN | + 218% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 103 Bds$ (166 BYN) | 26 BYN | + 529% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,239 Bds$ (2,008 BYN) | 975 BYN | + 106% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 436 Bds$ (706 BYN) | 465 BYN | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 Bds$ (55 BYN) | 28 BYN | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 Bds$ (20 BYN) | 35 BYN | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 116% | |||
| Clothes in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 116% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Minsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 174 Bds$ (281 BYN) | 171 BYN | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 158 Bds$ (257 BYN) | 81 BYN | + 216% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 299 Bds$ (485 BYN) | 261 BYN | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 247 Bds$ (400 BYN) | 286 BYN | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 242% | |||
| Transportation in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 242% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 74,382 Bds$ (120,567 BYN) | 33,253 BYN | + 263% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.96 Bds$ (6 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | + 177% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 113 Bds$ (184 BYN) | 48 BYN | + 282% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 37 Bds$ (60 BYN) | 25 BYN | + 140% | |
| Personal Care | + 139% | |||
| Personal Care in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 139% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 Bds$ (35 BYN) | 18 BYN | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53 Bds$ (87 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 303% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 106 Bds$ (171 BYN) | 46 BYN | + 275% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 Bds$ (45 BYN) | 15 BYN | + 202% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Bds$ (16 BYN) | 12 BYN | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Bds$ (24 BYN) | 9 BYN | + 179% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 Bds$ (10 BYN) | 3.50 BYN | + 195% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 Bds$ (11 BYN) | 5.27 BYN | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Bds$ (32 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 152% | |||
| Entertainment in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 152% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 83 Bds$ (135 BYN) | 50 BYN | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 37 Bds$ (59 BYN) | 26 BYN | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 Bds$ (162 BYN) | 122 BYN | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 189 Bds$ (307 BYN) | 121 BYN | + 153% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 Bds$ (28 BYN) | 16 BYN | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Bds$ (15 BYN) | 5.80 BYN | + 158% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.49 Bds$ (9 BYN) | 8 BYN | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,594 Bds$ (2,583 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | + 156% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.40 Bds$ (0.65 BYN) | 0.20 BYN | + 220% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 136 Bds$ (220 BYN) | 90 BYN | + 143% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (28 BYN) | 7 BYN | + 313% | |
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TOTAL | + 169% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 93 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
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