Cost of living in Barbados compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 179% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 179% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Barbados | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 Bds$ (R$ 86) | R$ 36 | + 136% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 Bds$ (R$ 54) | R$ 34 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Bds$ (R$ 37) | R$ 11 | + 223% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Bds$ (R$ 20) | R$ 5.84 | + 235% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Bds$ (R$ 44) | R$ 12 | + 257% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Bds$ (R$ 44) | R$ 8 | + 481% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 34 Bds$ (R$ 83) | R$ 26 | + 219% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Bds$ (R$ 29) | R$ 9 | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Bds$ (R$ 22) | R$ 5.68 | + 287% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6.00 Bds$ (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 139% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55 Bds$ (R$ 135) | R$ 44 | + 205% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 Bds$ (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6.00 Bds$ (R$ 15) | R$ 4.91 | + 199% | |
| Housing | + 184% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 184% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Barbados | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,921 Bds$ (R$ 14,485) | R$ 3,728 | + 289% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000 Bds$ (R$ 4,893) | R$ 2,506 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 315 Bds$ (R$ 771) | R$ 595 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,000 Bds$ (R$ 9,785) | R$ 2,629 | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,750 Bds$ (R$ 4,281) | R$ 1,696 | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 297 Bds$ (R$ 726) | R$ 510 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80 Bds$ (R$ 196) | R$ 89 | + 119% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Bds$ (R$ 2,446) | R$ 1,998 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 700 Bds$ (R$ 1,712) | R$ 628 | + 173% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ (R$ 48) | R$ 29 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 Bds$ (R$ 38) | R$ 21 | + 86% | |
| Clothes | + 151% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 151% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Barbados | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 310 Bds$ (R$ 758) | R$ 250 | + 204% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 220 Bds$ (R$ 538) | R$ 247 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 640 Bds$ (R$ 1,566) | R$ 410 | + 281% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 260 Bds$ (R$ 636) | R$ 304 | + 110% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 54% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Barbados | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000 Bds$ (R$ 195,705) | R$ 116,376 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.08 Bds$ (R$ 10) | R$ 5.54 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 140 Bds$ (R$ 342) | R$ 230 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 86% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Barbados | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ (R$ 49) | R$ 22 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (R$ 81) | R$ 44 | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 180 Bds$ (R$ 440) | R$ 265 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (R$ 75) | R$ 23 | + 230% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (R$ 26) | R$ 13 | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Bds$ (R$ 40) | R$ 19 | + 115% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.48 Bds$ (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.29 Bds$ (R$ 13) | R$ 5.28 | + 145% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (R$ 57) | R$ 55 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 88% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Barbados | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95 Bds$ (R$ 232) | R$ 113 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (R$ 98) | R$ 66 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110 Bds$ (R$ 269) | R$ 210 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 275 Bds$ (R$ 673) | R$ 199 | + 239% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 Bds$ (R$ 67) | R$ 29 | + 133% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Bds$ (R$ 29) | R$ 12 | + 147% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 Bds$ (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 121% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (R$ 3,914) | R$ 4,212 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (R$ 1.79) | R$ 1.29 | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160 Bds$ (R$ 391) | R$ 125 | + 213% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 Bds$ (R$ 38) | R$ 11 | + 236% | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,925 prices entered by 1,649 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
2.446
BRL
/
BBD
Cost of living in Barbados is 117% more expensive than in Brazil
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