Cost of living in Barbados compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 86% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Barbados | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 Bds$ (99元) | 43元 | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 Bds$ (71元) | 37元 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 Bds$ (58元) | 17元 | + 245% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Bds$ (26元) | 14元 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 Bds$ (46元) | 16元 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ (25元) | 9元 | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 Bds$ (31元) | 48元 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 Bds$ (21元) | 13元 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ (22元) | 6元 | + 269% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.42 Bds$ (11元) | 7元 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 38 Bds$ (127元) | 97元 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.64 Bds$ (19元) | 9元 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.53 Bds$ (12元) | 13元 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Barbados | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,823 Bds$ (9,334元) | 13,898元 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,487 Bds$ (4,917元) | 8,379元 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400 Bds$ (1,323元) | 462元 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,000 Bds$ (13,227元) | 6,525元 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,750 Bds$ (5,787元) | 4,376元 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 297 Bds$ (981元) | 516元 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80 Bds$ (265元) | 140元 | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Bds$ (3,307元) | 1,829元 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 700 Bds$ (2,315元) | 546元 | + 324% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ (64元) | 50元 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 Bds$ (33元) | 66元 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 34% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Barbados | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150 Bds$ (496元) | 511元 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 Bds$ (496元) | 288元 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 248 Bds$ (821元) | 654元 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 187 Bds$ (619元) | 844元 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Barbados | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000 Bds$ (264,543元) | 148,501元 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.00 Bds$ (13元) | 8元 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 206元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Barbados | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ (66元) | 28元 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (110元) | 27元 | + 307% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 71 Bds$ (233元) | 386元 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (101元) | 30元 | + 235% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (35元) | 19元 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Bds$ (54元) | 44元 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.48 Bds$ (15元) | 21元 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.29 Bds$ (18元) | 16元 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (78元) | 82元 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 41% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Barbados | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 Bds$ (231元) | 260元 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (131元) | 122元 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 417元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 Bds$ (496元) | 319元 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Bds$ (47元) | 90元 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 Bds$ (50元) | 31元 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.71 Bds$ (12元) | 19元 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (5,291元) | 2,968元 | + 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (2.41元) | 0.24元 | + 889% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Bds$ (397元) | 410元 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (55元) | 38元 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,174 prices entered by 110 different people.
Cost of living in Barbados is 42% more expensive than in China
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