Cost of living in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 40% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan)
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| Food | + 39% | |||
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| Food in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 39% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Taipei | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 Bds$ (395 NT$) | 189 NT$ | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 Bds$ (297 NT$) | 156 NT$ | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 Bds$ (195 NT$) | 131 NT$ | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Bds$ (117 NT$) | 97 NT$ | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Bds$ (168 NT$) | 113 NT$ | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 Bds$ (142 NT$) | 131 NT$ | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 Bds$ (252 NT$) | 255 NT$ | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Bds$ (156 NT$) | 167 NT$ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ (106 NT$) | 112 NT$ | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.06 Bds$ (65 NT$) | 48 NT$ | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Bds$ (637 NT$) | 668 NT$ | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 Bds$ (103 NT$) | 57 NT$ | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.85 Bds$ (62 NT$) | 35 NT$ | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 33% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Taipei | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,040 Bds$ (65,114 NT$) | 49,866 NT$ | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,405 Bds$ (22,645 NT$) | 27,563 NT$ | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 305 Bds$ (4,919 NT$) | 2,043 NT$ | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,943 Bds$ (31,321 NT$) | 26,802 NT$ | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 950 Bds$ (15,317 NT$) | 16,298 NT$ | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 167 Bds$ (2,691 NT$) | 1,684 NT$ | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 103 Bds$ (1,654 NT$) | 649 NT$ | + 155% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,239 Bds$ (19,964 NT$) | 14,881 NT$ | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 436 Bds$ (7,023 NT$) | 4,456 NT$ | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 Bds$ (547 NT$) | 210 NT$ | + 160% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 Bds$ (203 NT$) | 502 NT$ | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 59% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Taipei | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 174 Bds$ (2,798 NT$) | 2,355 NT$ | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 158 Bds$ (2,551 NT$) | 1,295 NT$ | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 299 Bds$ (4,819 NT$) | 2,343 NT$ | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 247 Bds$ (3,976 NT$) | 3,529 NT$ | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 50% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Taipei | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 74,382 Bds$ (1,198,882 NT$) | 996,697 NT$ | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.96 Bds$ (64 NT$) | 31 NT$ | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 113 Bds$ (1,828 NT$) | 1,244 NT$ | + 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 37 Bds$ (598 NT$) | 261 NT$ | + 129% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 31% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Taipei | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 Bds$ (346 NT$) | 264 NT$ | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53 Bds$ (861 NT$) | 237 NT$ | + 263% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 106 Bds$ (1,701 NT$) | 1,063 NT$ | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 Bds$ (445 NT$) | 342 NT$ | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Bds$ (158 NT$) | 199 NT$ | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Bds$ (242 NT$) | 256 NT$ | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 Bds$ (103 NT$) | 50 NT$ | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 Bds$ (108 NT$) | 88 NT$ | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Bds$ (318 NT$) | 667 NT$ | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 31% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bridgetown | Taipei | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 83 Bds$ (1,341 NT$) | 1,075 NT$ | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 37 Bds$ (589 NT$) | 575 NT$ | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 Bds$ (1,612 NT$) | 4,123 NT$ | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 189 Bds$ (3,051 NT$) | 1,694 NT$ | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 Bds$ (280 NT$) | 392 NT$ | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Bds$ (149 NT$) | 135 NT$ | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.49 Bds$ (89 NT$) | 184 NT$ | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,594 Bds$ (25,686 NT$) | 13,158 NT$ | + 95% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.40 Bds$ (6 NT$) | 5.13 NT$ | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 136 Bds$ (2,184 NT$) | 1,381 NT$ | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (275 NT$) | 127 NT$ | + 117% | |
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TOTAL | + 40% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 88 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
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