Cost of Living

Bridgetown, Barbados

Live cost-of-living data for Bridgetown — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
50/ 10050% cheaper than New York
$2,938/mo
Median Income
65/100
Safety
20.5%
Income Tax
tropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
60/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$800/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$600/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,600/month
Food & Groceries
65/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.8/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$2.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$2/kg
Transportation
65/100
Monthly Transit Pass$60/month
One-Way Ticket$2/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.8/km
Utilities
55/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$180/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$50/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$35/month
Healthcare
65/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$75/visit
Dentist Visit$95/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$18/course
Education
60/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$550/month
International Primary School (yearly)$14,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$450/course
Entertainment
55/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$13/ticket
Theater Ticket$45/ticket
Museum Entry$16/ticket
Clothing
60/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$70/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$45/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$100/pair
Personal Care
50/100
Haircut (Men)$22/cut
Haircut (Women)$45/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$5.5/bottle
Dining Out
50/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$16/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$70/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$10/meal
Childcare
65/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$900/month
Babysitter (per hour)$16/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$22/pack
Fitness & Sports
55/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$50/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$22/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$9/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

45 Mbps
Internet Speed
$250
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
high
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
70/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Bridgetown City Centre, St. Michael, The Gap

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bridgetown cheap to live in?

Bridgetown has a cost of living index of 50/100, where New York = 100. It is 50% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,800–$2,520 per month.

How much does rent cost in Bridgetown?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Bridgetown costs approximately $800/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $600/month.

Is Bridgetown good for digital nomads?

Bridgetown has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 45 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $250/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Bridgetown?

The median net monthly salary in Bridgetown is approximately $2,938 USD. The income tax rate is around 20.5%.

How does Bridgetown compare to New York for cost of living?

Bridgetown (cost index 50) is 50% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,250/month by moving from New York to Bridgetown.

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