Cost of living in Barbados compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 100% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Barbados | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 Bds$ (Taka 1,301) | Taka 535 | + 143% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 Bds$ (Taka 929) | Taka 449 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 Bds$ (Taka 765) | Taka 240 | + 219% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Bds$ (Taka 347) | Taka 102 | + 240% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 Bds$ (Taka 607) | Taka 133 | + 356% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ (Taka 334) | Taka 80 | + 320% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 Bds$ (Taka 408) | Taka 347 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 Bds$ (Taka 280) | Taka 207 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ (Taka 294) | Taka 26 | + 1019% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.42 Bds$ (Taka 148) | Taka 571 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 38 Bds$ (Taka 1,661) | Taka 1,347 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.64 Bds$ (Taka 244) | Taka 112 | + 118% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.53 Bds$ (Taka 153) | Taka 53 | + 189% | |
| Housing | + 220% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 220% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Barbados | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,823 Bds$ (Taka 122,397) | Taka 43,087 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,487 Bds$ (Taka 64,478) | Taka 21,416 | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400 Bds$ (Taka 17,344) | Taka 4,489 | + 286% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,000 Bds$ (Taka 173,439) | Taka 37,342 | + 364% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,750 Bds$ (Taka 75,880) | Taka 20,129 | + 277% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 297 Bds$ (Taka 12,862) | Taka 3,105 | + 314% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80 Bds$ (Taka 3,469) | Taka 947 | + 266% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Bds$ (Taka 43,360) | Taka 36,542 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 700 Bds$ (Taka 30,352) | Taka 16,205 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ (Taka 844) | Taka 369 | + 129% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 Bds$ (Taka 434) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 82% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Barbados | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150 Bds$ (Taka 6,504) | Taka 2,612 | + 149% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 Bds$ (Taka 6,504) | Taka 3,117 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 248 Bds$ (Taka 10,765) | Taka 9,947 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 187 Bds$ (Taka 8,113) | Taka 6,827 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 24% 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 3,468,788) | Taka 2,773,830 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.00 Bds$ (Taka 173) | Taka 91 | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 1,696 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 56% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Barbados | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ (Taka 867) | Taka 296 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (Taka 1,439) | Taka 1,395 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 71 Bds$ (Taka 3,058) | Taka 1,191 | + 157% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (Taka 1,322) | Taka 498 | + 166% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (Taka 457) | Taka 208 | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Bds$ (Taka 706) | Taka 690 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.48 Bds$ (Taka 194) | Taka 173 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.29 Bds$ (Taka 230) | Taka 229 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (Taka 1,018) | Taka 304 | + 235% | |
| Entertainment | + 109% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 109% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Barbados | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 Bds$ (Taka 3,035) | Taka 1,410 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (Taka 1,719) | Taka 885 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,939 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 Bds$ (Taka 6,504) | Taka 3,617 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Bds$ (Taka 622) | Taka 1,328 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 Bds$ (Taka 650) | Taka 393 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.71 Bds$ (Taka 161) | Taka 600 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (Taka 69,376) | Taka 35,756 | + 94% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (Taka 32) | Taka 2.19 | + 1344% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Bds$ (Taka 5,203) | Taka 1,057 | + 392% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (Taka 715) | Taka 264 | + 171% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 622 prices entered by 222 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
43.360
BDT
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Cost of living in Barbados is 99% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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