Cost of living in Barbados compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 237% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 237% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Barbados | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 Bds$ (Taka 1,904) | Taka 354 | + 437% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 Bds$ (Taka 1,197) | Taka 372 | + 222% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 Bds$ (Taka 868) | Taka 192 | + 353% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Bds$ (Taka 425) | Taka 91 | + 368% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Bds$ (Taka 679) | Taka 156 | + 336% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Bds$ (Taka 979) | Taka 83 | + 1079% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 34 Bds$ (Taka 1,849) | Taka 697 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Bds$ (Taka 653) | Taka 209 | + 212% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Bds$ (Taka 490) | Taka 37 | + 1225% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.39 Bds$ (Taka 293) | Taka 488 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55 Bds$ (Taka 2,992) | Taka 1,255 | + 138% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 Bds$ (Taka 381) | Taka 130 | + 193% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.76 Bds$ (Taka 259) | Taka 57 | + 357% | |
| Housing | + 273% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 273% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Barbados | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,921 Bds$ (Taka 322,075) | Taka 48,251 | + 567% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000 Bds$ (Taka 108,789) | Taka 35,702 | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 315 Bds$ (Taka 17,154) | Taka 3,885 | + 342% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,000 Bds$ (Taka 217,577) | Taka 61,660 | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,750 Bds$ (Taka 95,190) | Taka 33,185 | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 297 Bds$ (Taka 16,135) | Taka 3,381 | + 377% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80 Bds$ (Taka 4,352) | Taka 945 | + 361% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Bds$ (Taka 54,394) | Taka 42,323 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 700 Bds$ (Taka 38,076) | Taka 19,150 | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ (Taka 1,058) | Taka 561 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 Bds$ (Taka 851) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 295% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 295% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Barbados | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 310 Bds$ (Taka 16,862) | Taka 2,028 | + 731% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 220 Bds$ (Taka 11,967) | Taka 3,683 | + 225% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 640 Bds$ (Taka 34,812) | Taka 7,920 | + 340% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 260 Bds$ (Taka 14,143) | Taka 4,630 | + 205% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 60% 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 4,351,543) | Taka 4,000,000 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.15 Bds$ (Taka 226) | Taka 128 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 140 Bds$ (Taka 7,615) | Taka 3,514 | + 117% | |
| Personal Care | + 172% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 172% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Barbados | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ (Taka 1,088) | Taka 228 | + 376% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (Taka 1,805) | Taka 647 | + 179% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 180 Bds$ (Taka 9,791) | Taka 1,685 | + 481% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (Taka 1,659) | Taka 409 | + 305% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (Taka 573) | Taka 325 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Bds$ (Taka 885) | Taka 468 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.48 Bds$ (Taka 244) | Taka 94 | + 161% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.29 Bds$ (Taka 288) | Taka 172 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (Taka 1,278) | Taka 640 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 213% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 213% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Barbados | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95 Bds$ (Taka 5,167) | Taka 1,598 | + 223% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (Taka 2,176) | Taka 896 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110 Bds$ (Taka 5,983) | Taka 1,777 | + 237% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 275 Bds$ (Taka 14,958) | Taka 3,233 | + 363% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 Bds$ (Taka 1,496) | Taka 999 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Bds$ (Taka 653) | Taka 266 | + 146% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 Bds$ (Taka 544) | Taka 520 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (Taka 87,031) | Taka 35,756 | + 143% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (Taka 40) | Taka 10 | + 297% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160 Bds$ (Taka 8,703) | Taka 1,738 | + 401% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 Bds$ (Taka 959) | Taka 287 | + 234% | |
| TOTAL | + 177% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 812 prices entered by 296 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Barbados is 177% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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