Cost of living in Barbados compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 100% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 Bds$ (Taka 1,045) | Taka 230 | + 354% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 Bds$ (Taka 773) | Taka 376 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Bds$ (Taka 428) | Taka 184 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Bds$ (Taka 273) | Taka 79 | + 245% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Bds$ (Taka 404) | Taka 105 | + 286% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ (Taka 324) | Taka 54 | + 503% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 Bds$ (Taka 396) | Taka 526 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 Bds$ (Taka 271) | Taka 159 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ (Taka 285) | Taka 28 | + 911% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.42 Bds$ (Taka 144) | Taka 442 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 38 Bds$ (Taka 1,610) | Taka 1,498 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.64 Bds$ (Taka 237) | Taka 102 | + 133% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.53 Bds$ (Taka 148) | Taka 45 | + 229% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 84% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,891 Bds$ (Taka 79,474) | Taka 64,159 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,017 Bds$ (Taka 42,726) | Taka 34,477 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 259 Bds$ (Taka 10,887) | Taka 4,050 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,428 Bds$ (Taka 144,075) | Taka 39,073 | + 269% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 946 Bds$ (Taka 39,765) | Taka 22,885 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 202 Bds$ (Taka 8,483) | Taka 4,140 | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 Bds$ (Taka 1,873) | Taka 1,099 | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 791 Bds$ (Taka 33,246) | Taka 37,254 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 457 Bds$ (Taka 19,224) | Taka 15,000 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ (Taka 818) | Taka 411 | + 99% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 Bds$ (Taka 408) | Taka 621 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 166% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 166% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150 Bds$ (Taka 6,305) | Taka 1,987 | + 217% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 Bds$ (Taka 6,305) | Taka 2,314 | + 172% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 248 Bds$ (Taka 10,435) | Taka 4,295 | + 143% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 187 Bds$ (Taka 7,865) | Taka 4,454 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 66% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000 Bds$ (Taka 2,942,255) | Taka 3,080,790 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.51 Bds$ (Taka 148) | Taka 94 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 122 Bds$ (Taka 5,137) | Taka 1,477 | + 248% | |
| Personal Care | + 149% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 149% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ (Taka 841) | Taka 129 | + 552% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (Taka 1,395) | Taka 491 | + 184% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 71 Bds$ (Taka 2,964) | Taka 1,039 | + 185% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (Taka 1,282) | Taka 405 | + 216% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (Taka 443) | Taka 230 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Bds$ (Taka 684) | Taka 411 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.48 Bds$ (Taka 188) | Taka 82 | + 130% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.29 Bds$ (Taka 223) | Taka 100 | + 124% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (Taka 987) | Taka 240 | + 311% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 78% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 91 Bds$ (Taka 3,812) | Taka 1,281 | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (Taka 1,666) | Taka 958 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,373 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 184 Bds$ (Taka 7,737) | Taka 2,103 | + 268% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Bds$ (Taka 603) | Taka 1,179 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Bds$ (Taka 504) | Taka 284 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.71 Bds$ (Taka 156) | Taka 638 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (Taka 67,252) | Taka 35,756 | + 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (Taka 31) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 134 Bds$ (Taka 5,648) | Taka 1,420 | + 298% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (Taka 694) | Taka 257 | + 170% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 898 prices entered by 240 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
42.032
BDT
/
BBD
Cost of living in Barbados is 89% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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