Cost of living in Barbados compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 104% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 Bds$ (Taka 1,046) | Taka 263 | + 298% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 16 Bds$ (Taka 685) | Taka 344 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Bds$ (Taka 428) | Taka 162 | + 164% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Bds$ (Taka 254) | Taka 74 | + 244% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Bds$ (Taka 400) | Taka 112 | + 257% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ (Taka 324) | Taka 50 | + 555% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 Bds$ (Taka 396) | Taka 581 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 Bds$ (Taka 272) | Taka 172 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ (Taka 285) | Taka 26 | + 986% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.42 Bds$ (Taka 144) | Taka 391 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46 Bds$ (Taka 1,915) | Taka 1,758 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.69 Bds$ (Taka 239) | Taka 103 | + 132% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.53 Bds$ (Taka 148) | Taka 41 | + 262% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 127% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,698 Bds$ (Taka 155,559) | Taka 59,451 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,307 Bds$ (Taka 54,974) | Taka 33,978 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 259 Bds$ (Taka 10,896) | Taka 4,046 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,428 Bds$ (Taka 144,205) | Taka 35,113 | + 311% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 946 Bds$ (Taka 39,801) | Taka 15,590 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 145 Bds$ (Taka 6,082) | Taka 3,803 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 Bds$ (Taka 1,875) | Taka 1,167 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 791 Bds$ (Taka 33,276) | Taka 35,909 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 457 Bds$ (Taka 19,241) | Taka 13,069 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ (Taka 819) | Taka 431 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 Bds$ (Taka 408) | Taka 852 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 210% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 210% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150 Bds$ (Taka 6,311) | Taka 1,746 | + 261% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 Bds$ (Taka 6,311) | Taka 1,826 | + 245% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 248 Bds$ (Taka 10,445) | Taka 5,220 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 187 Bds$ (Taka 7,872) | Taka 4,121 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 45% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000 Bds$ (Taka 2,944,909) | Taka 2,554,870 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.51 Bds$ (Taka 148) | Taka 96 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 122 Bds$ (Taka 5,142) | Taka 2,898 | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 173% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 173% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ (Taka 841) | Taka 133 | + 533% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (Taka 1,396) | Taka 498 | + 180% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 76 Bds$ (Taka 3,201) | Taka 1,000 | + 220% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (Taka 1,283) | Taka 400 | + 221% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (Taka 443) | Taka 164 | + 171% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 Bds$ (Taka 841) | Taka 356 | + 137% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.46 Bds$ (Taka 145) | Taka 84 | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.28 Bds$ (Taka 180) | Taka 141 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (Taka 988) | Taka 167 | + 493% | |
| Entertainment | + 146% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 146% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 91 Bds$ (Taka 3,815) | Taka 1,289 | + 196% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (Taka 1,692) | Taka 888 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,301 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175 Bds$ (Taka 7,381) | Taka 1,790 | + 312% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Bds$ (Taka 603) | Taka 817 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Bds$ (Taka 505) | Taka 304 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.00 Bds$ (Taka 126) | Taka 536 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (Taka 67,312) | Taka 35,756 | + 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (Taka 31) | Taka 1.67 | + 1744% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 127 Bds$ (Taka 5,354) | Taka 1,882 | + 184% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (Taka 694) | Taka 272 | + 155% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,518 prices entered by 223 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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BDT
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Cost of living in Barbados is 103% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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