Cost of living in Bridgetown, Barbados vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | + 12% | |||
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Food in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 12% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21 Bds$ (£7) | £10 | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 Bds$ (£5.90) | £6 | - 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Bds$ (£3.69) | £3.36 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Bds$ (£2.31) | £1.01 | + 128% | |
12 eggs, large | 9 Bds$ (£3.22) | £2.86 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ (£2.73) | £1.28 | + 114% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 Bds$ (£4.33) | £5.47 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 Bds$ (£3.21) | £1.94 | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ (£2.64) | £0.85 | + 210% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.60 Bds$ (£1.27) | £1.71 | - 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 Bds$ (£12) | £8 | + 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6 Bds$ (£2.15) | £1.78 | + 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.17 Bds$ (£1.12) | £0.90 | + 24% | |
Housing | - 31% | |||
Housing in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 31% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,863 Bds$ (£1,012) | £1,801 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,297 Bds$ (£459) | £1,197 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 290 Bds$ (£103) | £138 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,838 Bds$ (£650) | £981 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 950 Bds$ (£336) | £609 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 161 Bds$ (£57) | £131 | - 56% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 104 Bds$ (£37) | £17 | + 114% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,364 Bds$ (£482) | £331 | + 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 352 Bds$ (£125) | £66 | + 89% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 Bds$ (£12) | £5.73 | + 110% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Bds$ (£3.74) | £11 | - 64% | |
Clothes | + 29% | |||
Clothes in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 29% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 156 Bds$ (£55) | £81 | - 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 Bds$ (£50) | £29 | + 71% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 261 Bds$ (£92) | £67 | + 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 252 Bds$ (£89) | £63 | + 42% | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 7% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 74,507 Bds$ (£26,350) | £17,216 | + 53% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.58 Bds$ (£1.27) | £1.21 | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Bds$ (£36) | £52 | - 31% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £13 | - | |
Personal Care | + 32% | |||
Personal Care in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 32% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 Bds$ (£8) | £3.90 | + 95% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53 Bds$ (£19) | £7 | + 186% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 89 Bds$ (£31) | £80 | - 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 Bds$ (£10) | £3.07 | + 218% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Bds$ (£3.46) | £1.41 | + 145% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Bds$ (£5.31) | £3.30 | + 61% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 Bds$ (£2.25) | £1.51 | + 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7 Bds$ (£2.36) | £1.20 | + 97% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 Bds$ (£8) | £12 | - 34% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 7% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 89 Bds$ (£32) | £32 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 39 Bds$ (£14) | £23 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110 Bds$ (£39) | £89 | - 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 195 Bds$ (£69) | £51 | + 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Bds$ (£4.83) | £7 | - 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Bds$ (£3.57) | £3.62 | - 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.17 Bds$ (£1.83) | £4.40 | - 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,550 Bds$ (£548) | £401 | + 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 Bds$ (£0.23) | £0.17 | + 41% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 143 Bds$ (£50) | £27 | + 86% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Bds$ (£5.43) | £9 | - 42% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,000 in Southampton you would need to make just about £4,703 (13,297 Bds$) in Bridgetown.
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