Cost of living in Germany compared to Barbados
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| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 41% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Germany | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (33 Bds$) | 35 Bds$ | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (20 Bds$) | 22 Bds$ | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.15 (11 Bds$) | 15 Bds$ | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (2.62 Bds$) | 8 Bds$ | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.52 (8 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.75 (6 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (14 Bds$) | 34 Bds$ | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.64 (5.77 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.79 (3.91 Bds$) | 9 Bds$ | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (2.05 Bds$) | 6.00 Bds$ | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (14 Bds$) | 55 Bds$ | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.93 (4.23 Bds$) | 7 Bds$ | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (3.62 Bds$) | 6.00 Bds$ | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 12% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Germany | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,978 (4,331 Bds$) | 5,921 Bds$ | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,501 (3,286 Bds$) | 2,000 Bds$ | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €189 (415 Bds$) | 315 Bds$ | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,239 (2,713 Bds$) | 4,000 Bds$ | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €930 (2,036 Bds$) | 1,750 Bds$ | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 (371 Bds$) | 297 Bds$ | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (73 Bds$) | 80 Bds$ | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €421 (921 Bds$) | 1,000 Bds$ | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €161 (352 Bds$) | 700 Bds$ | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (20 Bds$) | 19 Bds$ | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (38 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | + 145% | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 57% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Germany | Barbados | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (183 Bds$) | 310 Bds$ | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (78 Bds$) | 220 Bds$ | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (192 Bds$) | 640 Bds$ | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (264 Bds$) | 260 Bds$ | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is about the same as in Barbados | ||||
| Germany | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,366 (55,528 Bds$) | 80,000 Bds$ | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.97 (4.32 Bds$) | 4.08 Bds$ | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €74 (161 Bds$) | 140 Bds$ | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 21% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Germany | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (25 Bds$) | 20 Bds$ | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (17 Bds$) | 33 Bds$ | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €90 (198 Bds$) | 180 Bds$ | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.58 (8 Bds$) | 31 Bds$ | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.67 (5.85 Bds$) | 11 Bds$ | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.62 (8 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.69 (3.70 Bds$) | 4.48 Bds$ | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.58 (3.45 Bds$) | 5.29 Bds$ | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (47 Bds$) | 23 Bds$ | + 98% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 33% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Germany | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (86 Bds$) | 95 Bds$ | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (52 Bds$) | 40 Bds$ | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €153 (334 Bds$) | 110 Bds$ | + 204% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (127 Bds$) | 275 Bds$ | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (23 Bds$) | 27 Bds$ | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.43 (8 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.04 (9 Bds$) | 10 Bds$ | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €583 (1,277 Bds$) | 1,600 Bds$ | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.22 Bds$) | 0.73 Bds$ | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (94 Bds$) | 160 Bds$ | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (18 Bds$) | 17 Bds$ | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,058 prices entered by 351 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 23% cheaper than in Barbados
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