Cost of living in Barbados compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 77% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 Bds$ (88元) | 42元 | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 16 Bds$ (58元) | 34元 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Bds$ (36元) | 15元 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Bds$ (21元) | 15元 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Bds$ (34元) | 13元 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ (27元) | 8元 | + 239% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 Bds$ (33元) | 53元 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 Bds$ (23元) | 14元 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ (24元) | 5.82元 | + 312% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.42 Bds$ (12元) | 5.36元 | + 126% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46 Bds$ (161元) | 103元 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.69 Bds$ (20元) | 8元 | + 164% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.53 Bds$ (12元) | 15元 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 63% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,698 Bds$ (13,076元) | 8,839元 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,307 Bds$ (4,621元) | 4,621元 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 259 Bds$ (916元) | 386元 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,428 Bds$ (12,122元) | 5,293元 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 946 Bds$ (3,346元) | 3,034元 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 145 Bds$ (511元) | 280元 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 Bds$ (158元) | 87元 | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 791 Bds$ (2,797元) | 2,283元 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 457 Bds$ (1,617元) | 525元 | + 208% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ (69元) | 38元 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 Bds$ (34元) | 50元 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 79% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150 Bds$ (530元) | 447元 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 Bds$ (530元) | 235元 | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 248 Bds$ (878元) | 608元 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 187 Bds$ (662元) | 568元 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 115% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000 Bds$ (247,553元) | 129,883元 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.51 Bds$ (12元) | 7元 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 122 Bds$ (432元) | 151元 | + 187% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ (71元) | 32元 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (117元) | 34元 | + 247% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 76 Bds$ (269元) | 357元 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (108元) | 40元 | + 173% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (37元) | 50元 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 Bds$ (71元) | 33元 | + 116% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.46 Bds$ (12元) | 8元 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.28 Bds$ (15元) | 11元 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (83元) | 74元 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 83% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 91 Bds$ (321元) | 179元 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (142元) | 96元 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,203元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175 Bds$ (620元) | 359元 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Bds$ (51元) | 67元 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Bds$ (42元) | 32元 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.00 Bds$ (11元) | 28元 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (5,658元) | 3,283元 | + 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (2.58元) | 0.28元 | + 826% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 127 Bds$ (450元) | 312元 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (58元) | 20元 | + 193% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,549 prices entered by 294 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Barbados is 78% more expensive than in China
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