Cost of living in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 25% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia)
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Food | + 19% | |||
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Food in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 19% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
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Bridgetown | Žilina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 Bds$ (€11) | €6 | + 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 Bds$ (€8) | €5.15 | + 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 Bds$ (€5.49) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Bds$ (€3.30) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 10 Bds$ (€4.74) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 Bds$ (€4.01) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 Bds$ (€7) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Bds$ (€4.40) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ (€2.98) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.06 Bds$ (€1.84) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Bds$ (€18) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6 Bds$ (€2.91) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.85 Bds$ (€1.75) | - | - | |
Housing | + 31% | |||
Housing in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 31% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
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Bridgetown | Žilina | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,040 Bds$ (€1,836) | €615 | + 199% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,405 Bds$ (€638) | €461 | + 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 305 Bds$ (€139) | €151 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,943 Bds$ (€883) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 950 Bds$ (€432) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 167 Bds$ (€76) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 103 Bds$ (€47) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,239 Bds$ (€563) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 436 Bds$ (€198) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 Bds$ (€15) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 Bds$ (€5.73) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Bridgetown (Barbados) is about the same as in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
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Bridgetown | Žilina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 174 Bds$ (€79) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 158 Bds$ (€72) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 299 Bds$ (€136) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 247 Bds$ (€112) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 29% | |||
Transportation in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 29% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
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Bridgetown | Žilina | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 74,382 Bds$ (€33,799) | €18,845 | + 79% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.96 Bds$ (€1.80) | €1.28 | + 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 113 Bds$ (€52) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 37 Bds$ (€17) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Bridgetown (Barbados) is about the same as in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
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Bridgetown | Žilina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 Bds$ (€10) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53 Bds$ (€24) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 106 Bds$ (€48) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 Bds$ (€13) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Bds$ (€4.45) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Bds$ (€7) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 Bds$ (€2.89) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7 Bds$ (€3.04) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 Bds$ (€10) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 16% | |||
Entertainment in Bridgetown (Barbados) is 16% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
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Bridgetown | Žilina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 83 Bds$ (€38) | €14 | + 167% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 37 Bds$ (€17) | €13 | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 Bds$ (€45) | €35 | + 30% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 189 Bds$ (€86) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 Bds$ (€8) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Bds$ (€4.20) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.49 Bds$ (€2.50) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,594 Bds$ (€724) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.40 Bds$ (€0.18) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 136 Bds$ (€62) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (€8) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 25% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 27 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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