Travel budget and cost of living in Bridgetown (Barbados) how much does a trip cost?

Bridgetown travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Bridgetown

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Bridgetown for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Bridgetown compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Bridgetown in 2024 is 10% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Bridgetown in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Bridgetown by expense type

Restaurant budget in Bridgetown

Lunch

$ 21/person
($ 11 to $ 31)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 48/person
($ 27 to $ 52)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37

McDonald's meal

$ 9.3/person
($ 7.5 to $ 11)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 2.5 for 500ml
($ 1.8 to $ 4)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8

Imported beer

$ 3.1 for 330ml
($ 1.9 to $ 6)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4

Cappuccino

$ 4.9/cup
($ 3 to $ 6)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Fizzy drink

$ 1.5/can
($ 1.4 to $ 3.5)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.3/bottle
($ 1 to $ 1.8)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Bridgetown

1-star hotel

$ 115/night
($ 115 to $ 1250)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

2-star hotel

$ 206/night
($ 77 to $ 646)

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37% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 151

3-star hotel

$ 231/night
($ 89 to $ 740)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

4-star hotel

$ 482/night
($ 189 to $ 1026)

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60% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 303

5-star hotel

$ 912/night
($ 537 to $ 1486)

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101% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 454

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 192/month
($ 99 to $ 568)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161

Room with kitchen

$ 257/month
($ 77 to $ 1057)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 371/month
($ 100 to $ 1251)

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85% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 201

Cottage or guest house

$ 249/month
($ 157 to $ 553)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Family room

$ 467/month
($ 112 to $ 1432)

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136% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199

Supermarket food budget in Bridgetown

Milk

$ 3.9/litre
($ 3.2 to $ 7.5)

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280% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 2.8/500g
($ 2.4 to $ 5)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 3.7/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 5)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 5.2/12 eggs
($ 3 to $ 8.4)

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44% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Chicken

$ 11/kg
($ 6 to $ 22)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 3.8/kg
($ 1 to $ 6)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Tomatoes

$ 3.7/kg
($ 1 to $ 6.2)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 2.4/kg
($ 1 to $ 5)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 2.3
($ 1.6 to $ 2.5)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Bridgetown

Bus ticket

$ 1.8/ticket
($ 1.5 to $ 1.8)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Taxi (per km)

$ 1/km
( $ 1)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 2.1/litre
($ 2.1 to $ 2.4)

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126% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Leisure activity budget in Bridgetown

Cinema

$ 11/ticket
($ 8 to $ 18)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 12/hr
($ 11 to $ 13)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Bridgetown

Cigarettes

$ 8/pack
($ 7.5 to $ 11)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 74
($ 52 to $ 116)

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43% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 56
($ 31 to $ 77)

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33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Manchester → Bridgetown

$ 845
(fair price: $ 695)

New York City → Bridgetown

$ 606
(fair price: $ 469)

London → Bridgetown

$ 835
(fair price: $ 703)

Montreal → Bridgetown

$ 616
(fair price: $ 507)

Toronto → Bridgetown

$ 649
(fair price: $ 507)

Dublin → Bridgetown

$ 851
(fair price: $ 705)

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