- Cost of Living
- Barbados
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Barbados compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 89% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 Bds$ (Taka 853) | Taka 329 | + 159% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 Bds$ (Taka 653) | Taka 426 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 Bds$ (Taka 398) | Taka 173 | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Bds$ (Taka 267) | Taka 73 | + 264% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Bds$ (Taka 405) | Taka 98 | + 313% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ (Taka 342) | Taka 58 | + 492% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 Bds$ (Taka 445) | Taka 368 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Bds$ (Taka 306) | Taka 147 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Bds$ (Taka 342) | Taka 24 | + 1313% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.29 Bds$ (Taka 222) | Taka 342 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 Bds$ (Taka 1,306) | Taka 2,486 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.98 Bds$ (Taka 251) | Taka 101 | + 149% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.84 Bds$ (Taka 119) | Taka 46 | + 156% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 93% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,770 Bds$ (Taka 116,169) | Taka 42,612 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,458 Bds$ (Taka 61,158) | Taka 34,991 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 247 Bds$ (Taka 10,345) | Taka 3,724 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,525 Bds$ (Taka 63,936) | Taka 42,959 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 919 Bds$ (Taka 38,532) | Taka 25,756 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 196 Bds$ (Taka 8,205) | Taka 3,716 | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 102 Bds$ (Taka 4,267) | Taka 2,062 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,738 Bds$ (Taka 72,909) | Taka 43,935 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 377 Bds$ (Taka 15,801) | Taka 14,666 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 48 Bds$ (Taka 2,028) | Taka 291 | + 597% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Bds$ (Taka 447) | Taka 545 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 163% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 163% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 169 Bds$ (Taka 7,073) | Taka 2,103 | + 236% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 154 Bds$ (Taka 6,450) | Taka 2,596 | + 148% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300 Bds$ (Taka 12,582) | Taka 4,703 | + 168% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250 Bds$ (Taka 10,485) | Taka 4,026 | + 160% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,333 Bds$ (Taka 3,075,494) | Taka 3,281,160 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.56 Bds$ (Taka 149) | Taka 92 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110 Bds$ (Taka 4,615) | Taka 2,448 | + 89% | |
| Personal Care | + 172% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 172% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 Bds$ (Taka 1,132) | Taka 297 | + 281% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 55 Bds$ (Taka 2,300) | Taka 476 | + 383% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 97 Bds$ (Taka 4,078) | Taka 1,238 | + 230% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 31 Bds$ (Taka 1,279) | Taka 370 | + 246% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Bds$ (Taka 406) | Taka 304 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 Bds$ (Taka 701) | Taka 360 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Bds$ (Taka 323) | Taka 87 | + 269% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 Bds$ (Taka 378) | Taka 110 | + 245% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (Taka 961) | Taka 320 | + 200% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 89% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78 Bds$ (Taka 3,264) | Taka 1,533 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34 Bds$ (Taka 1,442) | Taka 787 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 46 Bds$ (Taka 1,923) | Taka 3,706 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 220 Bds$ (Taka 9,226) | Taka 2,759 | + 234% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 Bds$ (Taka 535) | Taka 1,315 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Bds$ (Taka 356) | Taka 332 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.33 Bds$ (Taka 224) | Taka 547 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,600 Bds$ (Taka 67,102) | Taka 35,756 | + 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (Taka 31) | Taka 14 | + 122% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 159 Bds$ (Taka 6,678) | Taka 2,557 | + 161% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (Taka 692) | Taka 229 | + 202% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,472 prices entered by 367 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
41.939
BDT
/
BBD
Cost of living in Barbados is 78% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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