Cost of living in Bridgetown, Barbados vs Winnipeg, Canada
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 10% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21 Bds$ (C$13) | C$14 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 Bds$ (C$10) | C$11 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Bds$ (C$7) | C$7 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Bds$ (C$4.10) | C$1.62 | + 153% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 Bds$ (C$5.73) | C$3.49 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ (C$4.86) | C$4.97 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 Bds$ (C$8) | C$9 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 Bds$ (C$5.70) | C$4.51 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ (C$4.69) | C$2.34 | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.60 Bds$ (C$2.26) | C$3.81 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 Bds$ (C$21) | C$20 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 Bds$ (C$3.83) | C$2.15 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.17 Bds$ (C$1.99) | C$1.92 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 4% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,008 Bds$ (C$1,891) | C$1,596 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,297 Bds$ (C$816) | C$1,275 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 290 Bds$ (C$183) | C$235 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,838 Bds$ (C$1,156) | C$1,145 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 950 Bds$ (C$598) | C$865 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 161 Bds$ (C$102) | C$85 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 104 Bds$ (C$66) | C$64 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,364 Bds$ (C$858) | C$471 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 352 Bds$ (C$221) | C$125 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 Bds$ (C$21) | C$13 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Bds$ (C$7) | C$19 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 63% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 156 Bds$ (C$98) | C$60 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 Bds$ (C$89) | C$49 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 261 Bds$ (C$164) | C$119 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 252 Bds$ (C$158) | C$137 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Bridgetown (Barbados) is about the same as in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 74,507 Bds$ (C$46,851) | C$28,671 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.58 Bds$ (C$2.25) | C$1.03 | + 120% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Bds$ (C$63) | C$101 | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$16 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 13% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 Bds$ (C$13) | C$9 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53 Bds$ (C$34) | C$25 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 89 Bds$ (C$56) | C$115 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 Bds$ (C$17) | C$9 | + 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Bds$ (C$6) | C$4.83 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Bds$ (C$9) | C$4.54 | + 108% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 Bds$ (C$4.00) | C$2.92 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 Bds$ (C$4.20) | C$2.26 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 Bds$ (C$14) | C$25 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 12% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 89 Bds$ (C$56) | C$51 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39 Bds$ (C$24) | C$25 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110 Bds$ (C$69) | C$153 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 195 Bds$ (C$123) | C$94 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Bds$ (C$9) | C$9 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Bds$ (C$6) | C$4.68 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.17 Bds$ (C$3.25) | C$5.95 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,550 Bds$ (C$975) | C$560 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 Bds$ (C$0.42) | C$0.43 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 143 Bds$ (C$90) | C$57 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Bds$ (C$10) | C$15 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 281 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 5% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,478 (8,712 Bds$) in Bridgetown to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,200 in Winnipeg.
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