Cost of living in Bridgetown, Barbados vs San Juan, Argentina
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| Food | + 274% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 274% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21 Bds$ (ARS $883) | ARS $367 | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 Bds$ (ARS $711) | ARS $301 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Bds$ (ARS $445) | ARS $88 | + 408% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Bds$ (ARS $278) | ARS $60 | + 367% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 Bds$ (ARS $388) | ARS $78 | + 397% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ (ARS $329) | ARS $55 | + 495% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 Bds$ (ARS $522) | ARS $129 | + 304% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 Bds$ (ARS $386) | ARS $44 | + 773% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ (ARS $318) | ARS $27 | + 1066% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.60 Bds$ (ARS $153) | ARS $58 | + 164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 Bds$ (ARS $1,393) | ARS $201 | + 591% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 Bds$ (ARS $259) | ARS $92 | + 181% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.17 Bds$ (ARS $135) | ARS $32 | + 324% | |
| Housing | + 338% | |||
| Housing in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 338% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,008 Bds$ (ARS $128,183) | ARS $20,002 | + 541% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,297 Bds$ (ARS $55,281) | ARS $11,466 | + 382% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 290 Bds$ (ARS $12,377) | ARS $3,242 | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,838 Bds$ (ARS $78,313) | ARS $11,715 | + 568% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 950 Bds$ (ARS $40,498) | ARS $10,117 | + 300% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 161 Bds$ (ARS $6,882) | ARS $2,131 | + 223% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 104 Bds$ (ARS $4,448) | ARS $1,505 | + 196% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,364 Bds$ (ARS $58,128) | ARS $23,718 | + 145% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 352 Bds$ (ARS $15,010) | ARS $4,797 | + 213% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 Bds$ (ARS $1,447) | ARS $226 | + 541% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Bds$ (ARS $451) | ARS $164 | + 175% | |
| Clothes | + 279% | |||
| Clothes in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 279% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 156 Bds$ (ARS $6,655) | ARS $1,556 | + 328% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 Bds$ (ARS $6,047) | ARS $1,430 | + 323% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 261 Bds$ (ARS $11,119) | ARS $4,439 | + 150% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 252 Bds$ (ARS $10,737) | ARS $3,546 | + 203% | |
| Transportation | + 185% | |||
| Transportation in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 185% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 74,507 Bds$ (ARS $3,175,164) | ARS $558,062 | + 469% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.58 Bds$ (ARS $153) | ARS $44 | + 250% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Bds$ (ARS $4,281) | ARS $1,866 | + 129% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ARS $756 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 384% | |||
| Personal Care in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 384% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 Bds$ (ARS $914) | ARS $128 | + 615% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53 Bds$ (ARS $2,277) | ARS $150 | + 1421% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 89 Bds$ (ARS $3,772) | ARS $769 | + 391% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 Bds$ (ARS $1,176) | ARS $66 | + 1690% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Bds$ (ARS $417) | ARS $108 | + 285% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Bds$ (ARS $640) | ARS $201 | + 218% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 Bds$ (ARS $271) | ARS $83 | + 225% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 Bds$ (ARS $285) | ARS $122 | + 133% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 Bds$ (ARS $949) | ARS $302 | + 214% | |
| Entertainment | + 212% | |||
| Entertainment in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 212% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 89 Bds$ (ARS $3,809) | ARS $731 | + 421% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39 Bds$ (ARS $1,642) | ARS $521 | + 215% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110 Bds$ (ARS $4,696) | ARS $956 | + 391% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 195 Bds$ (ARS $8,317) | ARS $1,359 | + 512% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Bds$ (ARS $582) | ARS $313 | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Bds$ (ARS $430) | ARS $152 | + 183% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.17 Bds$ (ARS $220) | ARS $91 | + 142% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,550 Bds$ (ARS $66,047) | ARS $58,928 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 Bds$ (ARS $28) | ARS $2.16 | + 1203% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 143 Bds$ (ARS $6,082) | ARS $1,567 | + 288% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Bds$ (ARS $655) | ARS $248 | + 164% | |
| TOTAL | + 254% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 310 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 254% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $215,903 (5,066 Bds$) in Bridgetown to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $61,000 in San Juan.
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