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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 | 21 Bds$ (Taka 880) | Taka 303 | + 191% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 Bds$ (Taka 698) | Taka 420 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6.00 Bds$ (Taka 253) | Taka 237 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Bds$ (Taka 345) | Taka 76 | + 357% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 Bds$ (Taka 372) | Taka 106 | + 252% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ (Taka 344) | Taka 59 | + 482% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 Bds$ (Taka 503) | Taka 355 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Bds$ (Taka 307) | Taka 154 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 Bds$ (Taka 425) | Taka 25 | + 1579% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.11 Bds$ (Taka 173) | Taka 393 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 Bds$ (Taka 1,155) | Taka 1,924 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6 Bds$ (Taka 273) | Taka 102 | + 166% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.51 Bds$ (Taka 148) | Taka 50 | + 196% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 107% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,770 Bds$ (Taka 116,738) | Taka 39,704 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,153 Bds$ (Taka 48,578) | Taka 34,418 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 329 Bds$ (Taka 13,851) | Taka 3,564 | + 289% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,246 Bds$ (Taka 52,504) | Taka 40,144 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 775 Bds$ (Taka 32,645) | Taka 22,336 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 196 Bds$ (Taka 8,246) | Taka 3,597 | + 129% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 102 Bds$ (Taka 4,288) | Taka 1,468 | + 192% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,738 Bds$ (Taka 73,266) | Taka 40,792 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 377 Bds$ (Taka 15,878) | Taka 12,653 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 48 Bds$ (Taka 2,038) | Taka 317 | + 542% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Bds$ (Taka 450) | Taka 563 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 196% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 196% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 169 Bds$ (Taka 7,108) | Taka 2,187 | + 225% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 154 Bds$ (Taka 6,481) | Taka 2,145 | + 202% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300 Bds$ (Taka 12,643) | Taka 4,980 | + 154% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250 Bds$ (Taka 10,536) | Taka 3,868 | + 172% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 48% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,333 Bds$ (Taka 3,090,556) | Taka 2,393,140 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.50 Bds$ (Taka 147) | Taka 87 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 122 Bds$ (Taka 5,151) | Taka 3,138 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 171% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 171% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 Bds$ (Taka 1,138) | Taka 272 | + 319% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 55 Bds$ (Taka 2,311) | Taka 579 | + 299% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 105 Bds$ (Taka 4,421) | Taka 1,088 | + 306% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 31 Bds$ (Taka 1,285) | Taka 319 | + 303% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Bds$ (Taka 408) | Taka 319 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 Bds$ (Taka 704) | Taka 385 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Bds$ (Taka 324) | Taka 92 | + 253% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 Bds$ (Taka 380) | Taka 117 | + 224% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (Taka 966) | Taka 270 | + 257% | |
| Entertainment | + 125% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 125% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78 Bds$ (Taka 3,280) | Taka 1,216 | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 37 Bds$ (Taka 1,559) | Taka 736 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 46 Bds$ (Taka 1,932) | Taka 2,511 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 220 Bds$ (Taka 9,272) | Taka 2,227 | + 316% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 Bds$ (Taka 537) | Taka 1,143 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Bds$ (Taka 358) | Taka 322 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.33 Bds$ (Taka 225) | Taka 420 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,600 Bds$ (Taka 67,430) | Taka 35,756 | + 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (Taka 31) | Taka 13 | + 140% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 159 Bds$ (Taka 6,710) | Taka 1,592 | + 322% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (Taka 695) | Taka 224 | + 210% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,871 prices entered by 319 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
42.144
BDT
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BBD
Cost of living in Barbados is 93% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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