Cost of living in Barbados compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 147% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 147% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Barbados | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 Bds$ (123元) | 46元 | + 164% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 Bds$ (77元) | 40元 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Bds$ (53元) | 16元 | + 231% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Bds$ (28元) | 18元 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Bds$ (63元) | 19元 | + 235% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Bds$ (63元) | 11元 | + 480% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 34 Bds$ (119元) | 63元 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Bds$ (42元) | 15元 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Bds$ (32元) | 6元 | + 396% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6.00 Bds$ (21元) | 7元 | + 187% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55 Bds$ (193元) | 118元 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 Bds$ (25元) | 8元 | + 191% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6.00 Bds$ (21元) | 16元 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 58% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Barbados | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,921 Bds$ (20,733元) | 15,059元 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000 Bds$ (7,003元) | 9,006元 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 315 Bds$ (1,104元) | 421元 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,000 Bds$ (14,006元) | 7,547元 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,750 Bds$ (6,128元) | 4,347元 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 297 Bds$ (1,039元) | 262元 | + 296% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80 Bds$ (280元) | 115元 | + 143% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Bds$ (3,502元) | 1,143元 | + 206% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 700 Bds$ (2,451元) | 589元 | + 316% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ (68元) | 39元 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 Bds$ (55元) | 51元 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | + 161% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 161% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Barbados | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 310 Bds$ (1,085元) | 529元 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 220 Bds$ (770元) | 248元 | + 211% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 640 Bds$ (2,241元) | 626元 | + 258% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 260 Bds$ (910元) | 828元 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 96% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Barbados | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000 Bds$ (280,127元) | 161,247元 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.08 Bds$ (14元) | 9元 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 140 Bds$ (490元) | 204元 | + 141% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 58% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Barbados | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ (70元) | 39元 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (116元) | 27元 | + 333% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 180 Bds$ (630元) | 391元 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (107元) | 53元 | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (37元) | 33元 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Bds$ (57元) | 34元 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.48 Bds$ (16元) | 13元 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.29 Bds$ (19元) | 15元 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (82元) | 74元 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 90% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Barbados | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95 Bds$ (333元) | 265元 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (140元) | 110元 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110 Bds$ (385元) | 1,294元 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 275 Bds$ (963元) | 348元 | + 177% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 Bds$ (96元) | 79元 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Bds$ (42元) | 29元 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 Bds$ (35元) | 18元 | + 95% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (5,603元) | 3,321元 | + 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (2.56元) | 0.20元 | + 1178% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160 Bds$ (560元) | 410元 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 Bds$ (55元) | 24元 | + 126% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,381 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
3.502
CNY
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Cost of living in Barbados is 92% more expensive than in China
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