Cost of living in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 12% cheaper than in New Haven, Connecticut (United States)
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| Food | - 1% | |||
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| Food in Bridgetown (Barbados) is about the same as in New Haven, Connecticut (United States) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | New Haven, Connecticut | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 Bds$ ($12) | $16 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 Bds$ ($9) | $10 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 Bds$ ($5.99) | $5.14 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Bds$ ($3.60) | $1.11 | + 225% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Bds$ ($5.17) | $4.43 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 Bds$ ($4.38) | $4.49 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 Bds$ ($8) | $5.71 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Bds$ ($4.80) | $3.82 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ ($3.25) | $1.78 | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.06 Bds$ ($2.01) | $4.46 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Bds$ ($20) | $17 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 Bds$ ($3.17) | $2.28 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.85 Bds$ ($1.91) | $2.25 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 28% cheaper than in New Haven, Connecticut (United States) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | New Haven, Connecticut | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,040 Bds$ ($2,002) | $2,191 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,405 Bds$ ($696) | $1,450 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 305 Bds$ ($151) | $174 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,943 Bds$ ($963) | $1,649 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 950 Bds$ ($471) | $968 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 167 Bds$ ($83) | $119 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 103 Bds$ ($51) | $68 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,239 Bds$ ($614) | $271 | + 127% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 436 Bds$ ($216) | $132 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 Bds$ ($17) | $14 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 Bds$ ($6) | $20 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 39% more expensive than in New Haven, Connecticut (United States) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | New Haven, Connecticut | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 174 Bds$ ($86) | $53 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 158 Bds$ ($78) | $57 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 299 Bds$ ($148) | $85 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 247 Bds$ ($122) | $155 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 4% cheaper than in New Haven, Connecticut (United States) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | New Haven, Connecticut | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 74,382 Bds$ ($36,861) | $22,432 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.96 Bds$ ($1.96) | $0.93 | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 113 Bds$ ($56) | $80 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 37 Bds$ ($18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 29% cheaper than in New Haven, Connecticut (United States) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | New Haven, Connecticut | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 Bds$ ($11) | $10 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53 Bds$ ($26) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 106 Bds$ ($52) | $177 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 Bds$ ($14) | $8 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Bds$ ($4.85) | $4.10 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Bds$ ($7) | $7 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 Bds$ ($3.15) | $3.99 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 Bds$ ($3.31) | $1.86 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Bds$ ($10) | $26 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 9% cheaper than in New Haven, Connecticut (United States) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | New Haven, Connecticut | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 83 Bds$ ($41) | $63 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 37 Bds$ ($18) | $24 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 Bds$ ($50) | $150 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 189 Bds$ ($94) | $92 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 Bds$ ($9) | $12 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Bds$ ($4.58) | $4.66 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.49 Bds$ ($2.72) | $8 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,594 Bds$ ($790) | $376 | + 110% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.40 Bds$ ($0.20) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 136 Bds$ ($67) | $42 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ ($8) | $11 | - 26% | |
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TOTAL | - 12% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 79 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
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