Cost of living in Barbados compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 59% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 Bds$ (80元) | 56元 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 Bds$ (59元) | 37元 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Bds$ (33元) | 16元 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Bds$ (21元) | 13元 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Bds$ (31元) | 14元 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ (25元) | 8元 | + 193% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 Bds$ (30元) | 56元 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 Bds$ (21元) | 13元 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ (22元) | 7元 | + 211% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.42 Bds$ (11元) | 6元 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 38 Bds$ (123元) | 119元 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.64 Bds$ (18元) | 9元 | + 108% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.53 Bds$ (11元) | 10元 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,891 Bds$ (6,070元) | 7,672元 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,017 Bds$ (3,263元) | 4,517元 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 259 Bds$ (831元) | 412元 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,428 Bds$ (11,004元) | 7,031元 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 946 Bds$ (3,037元) | 4,162元 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 202 Bds$ (648元) | 272元 | + 138% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 Bds$ (143元) | 88元 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 791 Bds$ (2,539元) | 2,091元 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 457 Bds$ (1,468元) | 619元 | + 137% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ (62元) | 43元 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 Bds$ (31元) | 41元 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 70% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150 Bds$ (482元) | 415元 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 Bds$ (482元) | 206元 | + 133% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 248 Bds$ (797元) | 590元 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 187 Bds$ (601元) | 663元 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 74% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000 Bds$ (224,721元) | 159,594元 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.51 Bds$ (11元) | 6元 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 122 Bds$ (392元) | 176元 | + 123% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ (64元) | 30元 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (107元) | 36元 | + 197% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 71 Bds$ (226元) | 440元 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (98元) | 35元 | + 181% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (34元) | 38元 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Bds$ (52元) | 36元 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.48 Bds$ (14元) | 10元 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.29 Bds$ (17元) | 11元 | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (75元) | 80元 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 35% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 91 Bds$ (291元) | 206元 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (127元) | 97元 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 743元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 184 Bds$ (591元) | 429元 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Bds$ (46元) | 67元 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Bds$ (39元) | 35元 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.71 Bds$ (12元) | 32元 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (5,136元) | 3,096元 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (2.34元) | 0.68元 | + 243% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 134 Bds$ (431元) | 481元 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (53元) | 23元 | + 133% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,027 prices entered by 208 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Barbados is 44% more expensive than in China
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