Cost of living in Bridgetown, Barbados vs Sydney, Australia
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bridgetown (Barbados) is about the same as in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21 Bds$ (AU$13) | AU$17 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 Bds$ (AU$11) | AU$13 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Bds$ (AU$7) | AU$5.95 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Bds$ (AU$4.18) | AU$1.50 | + 179% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 Bds$ (AU$5.84) | AU$5.04 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ (AU$4.95) | AU$4.99 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 Bds$ (AU$8) | AU$6 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 Bds$ (AU$5.81) | AU$4.73 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ (AU$4.78) | AU$3.38 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.60 Bds$ (AU$2.31) | AU$5.41 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 Bds$ (AU$21) | AU$18 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 Bds$ (AU$3.90) | AU$2.94 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.17 Bds$ (AU$2.03) | AU$2.34 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 53% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,008 Bds$ (AU$1,928) | AU$4,430 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,297 Bds$ (AU$831) | AU$2,794 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 290 Bds$ (AU$186) | AU$350 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,838 Bds$ (AU$1,178) | AU$2,647 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 950 Bds$ (AU$609) | AU$1,873 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 161 Bds$ (AU$104) | AU$297 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 104 Bds$ (AU$67) | AU$70 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,364 Bds$ (AU$874) | AU$554 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 352 Bds$ (AU$226) | AU$195 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 Bds$ (AU$22) | AU$20 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Bds$ (AU$7) | AU$36 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 14% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 156 Bds$ (AU$100) | AU$107 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 Bds$ (AU$91) | AU$73 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 261 Bds$ (AU$167) | AU$143 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 252 Bds$ (AU$161) | AU$160 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 44% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 74,507 Bds$ (AU$47,756) | AU$28,544 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.58 Bds$ (AU$2.29) | AU$1.44 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Bds$ (AU$64) | AU$211 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$25 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 32% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 Bds$ (AU$14) | AU$8 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53 Bds$ (AU$34) | AU$15 | + 131% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 89 Bds$ (AU$57) | AU$65 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 Bds$ (AU$18) | AU$7 | + 142% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Bds$ (AU$6) | AU$4.60 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Bds$ (AU$10) | AU$8 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 Bds$ (AU$4.08) | AU$3.83 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 Bds$ (AU$4.28) | AU$3.65 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 Bds$ (AU$14) | AU$25 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 22% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 89 Bds$ (AU$57) | AU$53 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39 Bds$ (AU$25) | AU$38 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110 Bds$ (AU$71) | AU$222 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 195 Bds$ (AU$125) | AU$101 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Bds$ (AU$9) | AU$18 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Bds$ (AU$6) | AU$4.30 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.17 Bds$ (AU$3.31) | AU$8 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,550 Bds$ (AU$993) | AU$729 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 Bds$ (AU$0.42) | AU$0.77 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 143 Bds$ (AU$91) | AU$77 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Bds$ (AU$10) | AU$41 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 851 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$13,000 in Sydney you would need to make just about AU$8,653 (13,500 Bds$) in Bridgetown.
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