Cost of living in Barbados compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 304% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 304% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Barbados | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 Bds$ (₨1,428) | ₨367 | + 290% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 Bds$ (₨898) | ₨331 | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Bds$ (₨612) | ₨168 | + 265% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Bds$ (₨326) | ₨58 | + 467% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Bds$ (₨735) | ₨93 | + 690% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Bds$ (₨735) | ₨39 | + 1798% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 34 Bds$ (₨1,388) | ₨241 | + 477% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Bds$ (₨490) | ₨154 | + 219% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Bds$ (₨367) | ₨31 | + 1098% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6.00 Bds$ (₨245) | ₨169 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55 Bds$ (₨2,245) | ₨776 | + 189% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 Bds$ (₨286) | ₨91 | + 213% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6.00 Bds$ (₨245) | ₨37 | + 558% | |
| Housing | + 346% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 346% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Barbados | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,921 Bds$ (₨241,638) | ₨40,484 | + 497% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000 Bds$ (₨81,619) | ₨24,222 | + 237% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 315 Bds$ (₨12,870) | ₨5,258 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,000 Bds$ (₨163,238) | ₨25,031 | + 552% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,750 Bds$ (₨71,417) | ₨15,316 | + 366% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 297 Bds$ (₨12,106) | ₨5,856 | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80 Bds$ (₨3,265) | ₨665 | + 391% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Bds$ (₨40,810) | ₨31,013 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 700 Bds$ (₨28,567) | ₨11,734 | + 143% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ (₨794) | ₨552 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 Bds$ (₨638) | ₨447 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 281% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 281% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Barbados | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 310 Bds$ (₨12,651) | ₨2,473 | + 412% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 220 Bds$ (₨8,978) | ₨2,814 | + 219% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 640 Bds$ (₨26,118) | ₨4,387 | + 495% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 260 Bds$ (₨10,610) | ₨3,148 | + 237% | |
| Transportation | + 185% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 185% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Barbados | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000 Bds$ (₨3,264,764) | ₨1,326,030 | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.08 Bds$ (₨167) | ₨105 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 140 Bds$ (₨5,713) | ₨1,093 | + 423% | |
| Personal Care | + 189% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 189% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Barbados | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ (₨816) | ₨144 | + 467% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (₨1,354) | ₨263 | + 414% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 180 Bds$ (₨7,346) | ₨916 | + 702% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (₨1,245) | ₨412 | + 202% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (₨430) | ₨231 | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Bds$ (₨664) | ₨281 | + 136% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.48 Bds$ (₨183) | ₨175 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.29 Bds$ (₨216) | ₨102 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (₨959) | ₨316 | + 203% | |
| Entertainment | + 227% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 227% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Barbados | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95 Bds$ (₨3,877) | ₨1,432 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (₨1,632) | ₨597 | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110 Bds$ (₨4,489) | ₨1,467 | + 206% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 275 Bds$ (₨11,222) | ₨1,933 | + 480% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 Bds$ (₨1,122) | ₨720 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Bds$ (₨490) | ₨226 | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 Bds$ (₨408) | ₨180 | + 127% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (₨65,295) | ₨50,214 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (₨30) | ₨1.43 | + 1982% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160 Bds$ (₨6,530) | ₨1,609 | + 306% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 Bds$ (₨636) | ₨265 | + 140% | |
| TOTAL | + 260% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,943 prices entered by 1,244 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
40.810
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Cost of living in Barbados is 260% more expensive than in India
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