Cost of living in Bridgetown

In Bridgetown, Barbados, a single person typically needs around $1360 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $3665 monthly.

How expensive is Bridgetown compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Bridgetown is 5% cheaper overall.

How does Bridgetown compare to your city?

Bridgetown is 45% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Bridgetown is, on average, 78% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Bridgetown?

Who is Bridgetown a good fit for?

Bridgetown tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Bridgetown so expensive?

Housing costs, particularly rent and utilities, significantly influence overall expenses in Bridgetown.

Is food expensive in Bridgetown?

Food prices are 25% higher than the European benchmark, making groceries a notable expense.

Is public transport affordable in Bridgetown?

Public transport is 18% lower than the European benchmark, providing a cost-effective travel option.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1360 $
Without Rent
790 $
Rent & Utilities
570 $
Food
596 $
Transport
61 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
1473 $
GDP per Capita
22,673 $
Freedom Index
7.72
Lifespan
78 years
Speak English
99%
Population
110.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 16.1 $
Dinner 75.4 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.24 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.57 $
Capuccino 4.77 $
Coke, 330ml 1.5 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 3.76 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.49 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.02 $
Eggs, 12 pack 5.2 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 15.9 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 11 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.7 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.11 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.62 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.71 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.88 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.69 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.31 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.51 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 3.15 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 16.7 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.11 $
Cigarette pack 7.95 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.75 $
Monthly Pass 36.5 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 2.04 $
Taxi, 8 km 23 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 52 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 12.7 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 6.97 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.14 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 3.28 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 66 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 103 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 49.8 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 415 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,069 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 614 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,753 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 3,475 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 3,469 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 1,473 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 5.90%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 66.9 $
Cinema, 1 seat 10 $
Haircut 8.87 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 138 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 76.6 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 24 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 6,485 $

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Costa Rica
Bridgetown vs San Jose (San Jose is 9% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Limon (Limon is 12% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Liberia (Liberia is 34% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 9% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 6% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Cartago (Cartago is 29% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Heredia (Heredia is 8% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 24% more expensive) Bridgetown vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 4% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Bridgetown vs Castries (Castries is 15% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 12% less expensive)
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Bridgetown vs Kingston (Kingston is 3% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 42% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 25% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 14% less expensive) Bridgetown vs May Pen (May Pen is 40% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 28% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 38% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Linstead (Linstead is 23% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 17% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 16% less expensive)
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Bridgetown vs St. John's (St. John's is 20% less expensive) Bridgetown vs All Saints (All Saints is 21% less expensive)
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Bridgetown vs St. George's (St. George's is 22% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Grenville (Grenville is 22% less expensive)
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Bridgetown vs Roseau (Roseau is 26% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 16% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Bridgetown vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 28% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 26% less expensive)
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Bridgetown vs Belize City (Belize City is 36% less expensive) Bridgetown vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 20% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 46% less expensive) Bridgetown vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 2% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 16% more expensive)
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Bridgetown vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 26% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Mixco (Mixco is 53% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Coban (Coban is 33% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 43% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 34% less expensive) Bridgetown vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 34% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 36% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 36% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Flores (Flores is 37% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 42% less expensive)
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Bridgetown vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 39% less expensive) Bridgetown vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 24% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Choloma (Choloma is 56% less expensive) Bridgetown vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 52% less expensive) Bridgetown vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 35% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 36% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 47% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 47% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Yoro (Yoro is 46% less expensive) Bridgetown vs La Lima (La Lima is 36% less expensive)
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Bridgetown vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 42% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 23% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 44% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Higuey (Higuey is 43% less expensive) Bridgetown vs La Vega (La Vega is 58% less expensive) Bridgetown vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 39% less expensive) Bridgetown vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 46% less expensive) Bridgetown vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 61% less expensive) Bridgetown vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 54% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Bonao (Bonao is 60% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Bridgetown vs Managua (Managua is 43% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Leon (Leon is 53% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Masaya (Masaya is 48% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 60% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 53% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Esteli (Esteli is 56% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Granada (Granada is 49% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 66% less expensive) Bridgetown vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 51% less expensive) Bridgetown vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 35% less expensive)