Cost of living in Barbados compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 276% | |||
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Food in Barbados is 276% more expensive than in India | ||||
Barbados | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 Bds$ (₨1,437) | ₨417 | + 245% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 Bds$ (₨903) | ₨340 | + 166% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 Bds$ (₨655) | ₨168 | + 290% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Bds$ (₨321) | ₨60 | + 436% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 Bds$ (₨601) | ₨87 | + 590% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Bds$ (₨739) | ₨47 | + 1458% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 34 Bds$ (₨1,396) | ₨243 | + 475% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Bds$ (₨493) | ₨182 | + 171% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Bds$ (₨369) | ₨32 | + 1064% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.39 Bds$ (₨221) | ₨155 | + 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55 Bds$ (₨2,258) | ₨905 | + 149% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8 Bds$ (₨312) | ₨88 | + 254% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.52 Bds$ (₨186) | ₨39 | + 374% | |
Housing | + 311% | |||
Housing in Barbados is 311% more expensive than in India | ||||
Barbados | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,921 Bds$ (₨243,058) | ₨46,457 | + 423% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,626 Bds$ (₨66,763) | ₨26,696 | + 150% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 315 Bds$ (₨12,946) | ₨4,673 | + 177% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,000 Bds$ (₨164,197) | ₨26,601 | + 517% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,750 Bds$ (₨71,836) | ₨14,895 | + 382% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 297 Bds$ (₨12,177) | ₨4,065 | + 200% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80 Bds$ (₨3,284) | ₨595 | + 452% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,500 Bds$ (₨61,574) | ₨29,913 | + 106% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 Bds$ (₨16,420) | ₨10,503 | + 56% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ (₨799) | ₨455 | + 76% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 Bds$ (₨642) | ₨647 | - 1% | |
Clothes | + 292% | |||
Clothes in Barbados is 292% more expensive than in India | ||||
Barbados | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 310 Bds$ (₨12,725) | ₨2,412 | + 428% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 220 Bds$ (₨9,031) | ₨2,912 | + 210% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 640 Bds$ (₨26,272) | ₨4,109 | + 539% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 260 Bds$ (₨10,673) | ₨2,950 | + 262% | |
Transportation | + 165% | |||
Transportation in Barbados is 165% more expensive than in India | ||||
Barbados | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000 Bds$ (₨3,283,944) | ₨1,910,150 | + 72% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.15 Bds$ (₨170) | ₨102 | + 67% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 140 Bds$ (₨5,747) | ₨1,062 | + 441% | |
Personal Care | + 221% | |||
Personal Care in Barbados is 221% more expensive than in India | ||||
Barbados | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ (₨821) | ₨140 | + 488% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (₨1,362) | ₨241 | + 465% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 180 Bds$ (₨7,389) | ₨953 | + 676% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (₨1,252) | ₨386 | + 224% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (₨433) | ₨200 | + 117% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Bds$ (₨668) | ₨294 | + 127% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.48 Bds$ (₨184) | ₨155 | + 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5.29 Bds$ (₨217) | ₨86 | + 154% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (₨964) | ₨275 | + 251% | |
Entertainment | + 229% | |||
Entertainment in Barbados is 229% more expensive than in India | ||||
Barbados | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95 Bds$ (₨3,900) | ₨1,451 | + 169% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (₨1,642) | ₨688 | + 139% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110 Bds$ (₨4,515) | ₨1,587 | + 184% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 275 Bds$ (₨11,288) | ₨2,125 | + 431% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 Bds$ (₨1,129) | ₨625 | + 81% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Bds$ (₨493) | ₨191 | + 157% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 Bds$ (₨410) | ₨178 | + 130% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (₨65,679) | ₨47,373 | + 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (₨30) | ₨1.67 | + 1696% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 160 Bds$ (₨6,568) | ₨1,611 | + 308% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 Bds$ (₨724) | ₨289 | + 151% | |
TOTAL | + 247% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,407 prices entered by 1,052 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Barbados is 247% more expensive than in India
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