English
Español- Cost of Living
- Barbados
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Barbados compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 70% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21 Bds$ (70元) | 49元 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 Bds$ (55元) | 34元 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6.00 Bds$ (20元) | 14元 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Bds$ (27元) | 15元 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 Bds$ (30元) | 15元 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ (27元) | 8元 | + 260% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 Bds$ (40元) | 60元 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Bds$ (24元) | 13元 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 Bds$ (34元) | 6元 | + 441% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.11 Bds$ (14元) | 5.60元 | + 146% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 Bds$ (92元) | 111元 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6 Bds$ (22元) | 7元 | + 199% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.51 Bds$ (12元) | 11元 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 28% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,770 Bds$ (9,264元) | 8,829元 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,153 Bds$ (3,855元) | 4,290元 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 329 Bds$ (1,099元) | 428元 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,246 Bds$ (4,166元) | 5,203元 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 775 Bds$ (2,591元) | 3,294元 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 196 Bds$ (654元) | 264元 | + 148% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 102 Bds$ (340元) | 90元 | + 278% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,738 Bds$ (5,814元) | 2,101元 | + 177% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 377 Bds$ (1,260元) | 714元 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 48 Bds$ (162元) | 36元 | + 351% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Bds$ (36元) | 54元 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 60% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 169 Bds$ (564元) | 508元 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 154 Bds$ (514元) | 276元 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300 Bds$ (1,003元) | 627元 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250 Bds$ (836元) | 658元 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 98% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,333 Bds$ (245,252元) | 141,996元 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.50 Bds$ (12元) | 7元 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 122 Bds$ (409元) | 152元 | + 169% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 72% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 Bds$ (90元) | 29元 | + 211% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 55 Bds$ (183元) | 36元 | + 413% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 105 Bds$ (351元) | 281元 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 31 Bds$ (102元) | 46元 | + 123% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Bds$ (32元) | 39元 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 Bds$ (56元) | 36元 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Bds$ (26元) | 10元 | + 157% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 Bds$ (30元) | 14元 | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (77元) | 56元 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 52% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78 Bds$ (260元) | 163元 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 37 Bds$ (124元) | 89元 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 46 Bds$ (153元) | 966元 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 220 Bds$ (736元) | 393元 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 Bds$ (43元) | 60元 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Bds$ (28元) | 34元 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.33 Bds$ (18元) | 31元 | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,600 Bds$ (5,351元) | 3,300元 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (2.44元) | 1.02元 | + 139% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 159 Bds$ (533元) | 321元 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (55元) | 21元 | + 162% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,274 prices entered by 527 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
3.344
CNY
/
BBD
Cost of living in Barbados is 60% more expensive than in China
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Armenia is 36% cheaper than in China
- Cost of living in Albania is 20% cheaper than in China
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in China
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 24% cheaper than in China
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 23% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 80% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 129% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in Argentina is 29% cheaper than in China