Cost of living in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 23% more expensive than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica)
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| Food | + 9% | |||
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| Food in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 9% more expensive than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | San Jose, Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 Bds$ (₡ 6,101) | ₡ 7,117 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 Bds$ (₡ 4,582) | ₡ 4,573 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 Bds$ (₡ 3,007) | ₡ 1,959 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Bds$ (₡ 1,806) | ₡ 1,067 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Bds$ (₡ 2,594) | ₡ 2,026 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 Bds$ (₡ 2,198) | ₡ 1,336 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 Bds$ (₡ 3,888) | ₡ 3,568 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Bds$ (₡ 2,410) | ₡ 1,676 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ (₡ 1,633) | ₡ 1,782 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.06 Bds$ (₡ 1,011) | ₡ 1,095 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Bds$ (₡ 9,830) | ₡ 10,757 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 Bds$ (₡ 1,592) | ₡ 1,551 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.85 Bds$ (₡ 957) | ₡ 932 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 37% more expensive than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | San Jose, Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,040 Bds$ (₡ 1,005,566) | ₡ 544,292 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,405 Bds$ (₡ 349,713) | ₡ 340,901 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 305 Bds$ (₡ 75,967) | ₡ 39,914 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,943 Bds$ (₡ 483,699) | ₡ 469,413 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 950 Bds$ (₡ 236,544) | ₡ 277,545 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 167 Bds$ (₡ 41,550) | ₡ 33,591 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 103 Bds$ (₡ 25,536) | ₡ 17,448 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,239 Bds$ (₡ 308,300) | ₡ 224,686 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 436 Bds$ (₡ 108,461) | ₡ 79,046 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 Bds$ (₡ 8,449) | ₡ 5,178 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 Bds$ (₡ 3,137) | ₡ 2,688 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 48% more expensive than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | San Jose, Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 174 Bds$ (₡ 43,216) | ₡ 27,618 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 158 Bds$ (₡ 39,399) | ₡ 24,361 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 299 Bds$ (₡ 74,422) | ₡ 67,726 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 247 Bds$ (₡ 61,402) | ₡ 42,786 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 25% more expensive than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | San Jose, Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 74,382 Bds$ (₡ 18,514,405) | ₡ 15,013,800 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.96 Bds$ (₡ 985) | ₡ 699 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 113 Bds$ (₡ 28,237) | ₡ 22,912 | + 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 37 Bds$ (₡ 9,238) | ₡ 7,926 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 6% cheaper than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | San Jose, Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 Bds$ (₡ 5,337) | ₡ 3,467 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53 Bds$ (₡ 13,298) | ₡ 9,654 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 106 Bds$ (₡ 26,269) | ₡ 38,057 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 Bds$ (₡ 6,874) | ₡ 4,966 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Bds$ (₡ 2,438) | ₡ 3,177 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Bds$ (₡ 3,737) | ₡ 4,805 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 Bds$ (₡ 1,583) | ₡ 1,540 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 Bds$ (₡ 1,664) | ₡ 1,971 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Bds$ (₡ 4,904) | ₡ 10,103 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 28% more expensive than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | San Jose, Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 83 Bds$ (₡ 20,716) | ₡ 17,616 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 37 Bds$ (₡ 9,090) | ₡ 7,031 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 Bds$ (₡ 24,891) | ₡ 15,430 | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 189 Bds$ (₡ 47,112) | ₡ 32,874 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 Bds$ (₡ 4,331) | ₡ 5,851 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Bds$ (₡ 2,298) | ₡ 2,820 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.49 Bds$ (₡ 1,367) | ₡ 1,387 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,594 Bds$ (₡ 396,668) | ₡ 328,046 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.40 Bds$ (₡ 99) | ₡ 40 | + 151% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 136 Bds$ (₡ 33,734) | ₡ 35,837 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (₡ 4,254) | ₡ 2,680 | + 59% | |
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TOTAL | + 23% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 612 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
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