Cost of living in Barbados compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 178% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 178% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Barbados | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 Bds$ (126元) | 42元 | + 198% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 Bds$ (79元) | 39元 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 Bds$ (57元) | 14元 | + 299% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Bds$ (28元) | 14元 | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Bds$ (53元) | 16元 | + 238% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Bds$ (65元) | 10元 | + 525% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 34 Bds$ (122元) | 50元 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Bds$ (43元) | 16元 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Bds$ (32元) | 6元 | + 399% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.39 Bds$ (19元) | 6元 | + 202% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55 Bds$ (197元) | 89元 | + 122% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 Bds$ (27元) | 8元 | + 229% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.52 Bds$ (16元) | 13元 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 89% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Barbados | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,921 Bds$ (21,245元) | 12,713元 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,626 Bds$ (5,836元) | 5,917元 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 315 Bds$ (1,132元) | 450元 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,000 Bds$ (14,352元) | 6,564元 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,750 Bds$ (6,279元) | 3,518元 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 297 Bds$ (1,064元) | 296元 | + 260% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80 Bds$ (287元) | 100元 | + 188% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,500 Bds$ (5,382元) | 1,460元 | + 269% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 Bds$ (1,435元) | 553元 | + 160% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ (70元) | 43元 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 Bds$ (56元) | 55元 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 171% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 171% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Barbados | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 310 Bds$ (1,112元) | 418元 | + 166% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 220 Bds$ (789元) | 296元 | + 167% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 640 Bds$ (2,296元) | 553元 | + 315% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 260 Bds$ (933元) | 705元 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 99% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Barbados | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000 Bds$ (287,042元) | 148,726元 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.15 Bds$ (15元) | 8元 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 140 Bds$ (502元) | 228元 | + 120% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 54% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Barbados | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ (72元) | 42元 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (119元) | 59元 | + 101% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 180 Bds$ (646元) | 114元 | + 468% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (109元) | 67元 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (38元) | 57元 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Bds$ (58元) | 25元 | + 134% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.48 Bds$ (16元) | 6元 | + 161% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.29 Bds$ (19元) | 13元 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 Bds$ (79元) | 85元 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 199% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 199% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Barbados | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95 Bds$ (341元) | 178元 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (144元) | 105元 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110 Bds$ (395元) | 1,179元 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 275 Bds$ (987元) | 320元 | + 208% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 Bds$ (99元) | 81元 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Bds$ (43元) | 28元 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 Bds$ (36元) | 19元 | + 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (5,741元) | 3,924元 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (2.62元) | 0.34元 | + 682% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160 Bds$ (574元) | 412元 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Bds$ (718元) | 25元 | + 2796% | |
| TOTAL | + 124% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 804 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
3.588
CNY
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Cost of living in Barbados is 124% more expensive than in China
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