Cost of living in Barbados compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 251% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 251% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Barbados | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 Bds$ (Taka 2,109) | Taka 253 | + 733% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 Bds$ (Taka 1,326) | Taka 506 | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 Bds$ (Taka 962) | Taka 234 | + 310% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Bds$ (Taka 471) | Taka 91 | + 419% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Bds$ (Taka 882) | Taka 150 | + 488% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Bds$ (Taka 1,085) | Taka 78 | + 1296% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 34 Bds$ (Taka 2,049) | Taka 476 | + 330% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Bds$ (Taka 723) | Taka 307 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Bds$ (Taka 542) | Taka 56 | + 870% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.39 Bds$ (Taka 325) | Taka 407 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55 Bds$ (Taka 3,315) | Taka 1,609 | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 Bds$ (Taka 458) | Taka 136 | + 237% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.52 Bds$ (Taka 272) | Taka 72 | + 278% | |
| Housing | + 329% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 329% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Barbados | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,921 Bds$ (Taka 356,852) | Taka 40,565 | + 780% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,626 Bds$ (Taka 98,019) | Taka 22,239 | + 341% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 315 Bds$ (Taka 19,006) | Taka 4,221 | + 350% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,000 Bds$ (Taka 241,070) | Taka 50,272 | + 380% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,750 Bds$ (Taka 105,468) | Taka 31,111 | + 239% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 297 Bds$ (Taka 17,878) | Taka 5,000 | + 258% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80 Bds$ (Taka 4,821) | Taka 1,266 | + 281% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,500 Bds$ (Taka 90,401) | Taka 49,805 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 Bds$ (Taka 24,107) | Taka 15,000 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ (Taka 1,173) | Taka 568 | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 Bds$ (Taka 943) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 514% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 514% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Barbados | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 310 Bds$ (Taka 18,683) | Taka 2,505 | + 646% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 220 Bds$ (Taka 13,259) | Taka 2,407 | + 451% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 640 Bds$ (Taka 38,571) | Taka 5,268 | + 632% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 260 Bds$ (Taka 15,670) | Taka 4,284 | + 266% | |
| Transportation | + 120% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 120% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Barbados | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000 Bds$ (Taka 4,821,409) | Taka 3,757,380 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.15 Bds$ (Taka 250) | Taka 110 | + 128% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 140 Bds$ (Taka 8,437) | Taka 2,433 | + 247% | |
| Personal Care | + 236% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 236% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Barbados | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ (Taka 1,205) | Taka 250 | + 382% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (Taka 2,000) | Taka 308 | + 550% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 180 Bds$ (Taka 10,848) | Taka 1,500 | + 623% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (Taka 1,838) | Taka 360 | + 411% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (Taka 635) | Taka 191 | + 232% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Bds$ (Taka 981) | Taka 794 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.48 Bds$ (Taka 270) | Taka 158 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.29 Bds$ (Taka 319) | Taka 200 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 Bds$ (Taka 1,326) | Taka 205 | + 546% | |
| Entertainment | + 258% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 258% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Barbados | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95 Bds$ (Taka 5,725) | Taka 1,513 | + 278% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (Taka 2,411) | Taka 1,024 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110 Bds$ (Taka 6,629) | Taka 3,000 | + 121% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 275 Bds$ (Taka 16,573) | Taka 3,597 | + 361% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 Bds$ (Taka 1,657) | Taka 1,519 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Bds$ (Taka 723) | Taka 253 | + 186% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 Bds$ (Taka 603) | Taka 606 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (Taka 96,428) | Taka 35,756 | + 170% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (Taka 44) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160 Bds$ (Taka 9,643) | Taka 2,307 | + 318% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Bds$ (Taka 12,054) | Taka 330 | + 3548% | |
| TOTAL | + 229% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 405 prices entered by 195 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Barbados is 229% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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