Cost of living in Bridgetown, Barbados vs Patras, Greece
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Food | + 36% | |||
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Food in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 36% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21 Bds$ (€8) | €9 | - 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 Bds$ (€7) | €5.45 | + 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Bds$ (€4.29) | €3.75 | + 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Bds$ (€2.68) | €1.23 | + 118% | |
12 eggs, large | 9 Bds$ (€3.74) | €3.25 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ (€3.17) | €1.35 | + 135% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 Bds$ (€5.03) | €4.12 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 Bds$ (€3.72) | €1.36 | + 174% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ (€3.06) | €0.68 | + 347% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.60 Bds$ (€1.48) | €1.14 | + 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 Bds$ (€13) | €8 | + 77% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6 Bds$ (€2.50) | €2.02 | + 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.17 Bds$ (€1.30) | €0.90 | + 44% | |
Housing | + 79% | |||
Housing in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 79% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,863 Bds$ (€1,175) | €426 | + 176% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,297 Bds$ (€532) | €302 | + 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 290 Bds$ (€119) | €122 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,838 Bds$ (€754) | €316 | + 139% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 950 Bds$ (€390) | €245 | + 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 161 Bds$ (€66) | €94 | - 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 104 Bds$ (€43) | €21 | + 100% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,364 Bds$ (€560) | €351 | + 60% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 352 Bds$ (€145) | €71 | + 102% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 Bds$ (€14) | €10 | + 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Bds$ (€4.34) | €5.67 | - 23% | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 26% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 156 Bds$ (€64) | €83 | - 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 Bds$ (€58) | €40 | + 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 261 Bds$ (€107) | €70 | + 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 252 Bds$ (€103) | €71 | + 46% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 9% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 74,507 Bds$ (€30,578) | €23,202 | + 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.58 Bds$ (€1.47) | €1.57 | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Bds$ (€41) | €39 | + 5% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 68% | |||
Personal Care in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 68% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 Bds$ (€9) | €3.23 | + 172% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53 Bds$ (€22) | €5.59 | + 292% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 89 Bds$ (€36) | €32 | + 14% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 Bds$ (€11) | €3.88 | + 192% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Bds$ (€4.02) | €3.80 | + 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Bds$ (€6) | €3.50 | + 76% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 Bds$ (€2.61) | €1.53 | + 71% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7 Bds$ (€2.74) | €1.83 | + 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 Bds$ (€9) | €11 | - 16% | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 22% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 89 Bds$ (€37) | €22 | + 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 39 Bds$ (€16) | €15 | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110 Bds$ (€45) | €38 | + 20% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 195 Bds$ (€80) | €46 | + 75% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Bds$ (€5.60) | €7 | - 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Bds$ (€4.14) | €3.40 | + 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.17 Bds$ (€2.12) | €3.22 | - 34% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,550 Bds$ (€636) | €792 | - 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 Bds$ (€0.27) | €0.24 | + 14% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 143 Bds$ (€59) | €38 | + 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Bds$ (€6) | €4.08 | + 55% | |
TOTAL | + 35% |

These prices were last updated on February 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 35% more expensive than in Patras (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €1,750 (4,263 Bds$) in Bridgetown to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,300 in Patras.
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