Cost of living in Barbados compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 164% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 164% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 Bds$ (₨928) | ₨377 | + 146% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 16 Bds$ (₨614) | ₨295 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Bds$ (₨380) | ₨142 | + 168% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Bds$ (₨242) | ₨52 | + 363% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Bds$ (₨358) | ₨75 | + 375% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ (₨288) | ₨37 | + 677% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 Bds$ (₨352) | ₨231 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 Bds$ (₨241) | ₨147 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ (₨253) | ₨32 | + 700% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.42 Bds$ (₨128) | ₨138 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 38 Bds$ (₨1,430) | ₨733 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.64 Bds$ (₨210) | ₨85 | + 146% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.53 Bds$ (₨132) | ₨35 | + 274% | |
| Housing | + 193% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 193% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,157 Bds$ (₨80,544) | ₨33,762 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,307 Bds$ (₨48,785) | ₨20,076 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 259 Bds$ (₨9,670) | ₨4,413 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,428 Bds$ (₨127,971) | ₨18,268 | + 601% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 946 Bds$ (₨35,320) | ₨11,671 | + 203% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 145 Bds$ (₨5,397) | ₨3,084 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 Bds$ (₨1,664) | ₨707 | + 135% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 791 Bds$ (₨29,530) | ₨29,742 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 457 Bds$ (₨17,075) | ₨10,549 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ (₨726) | ₨406 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 Bds$ (₨362) | ₨212 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | + 132% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 132% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150 Bds$ (₨5,600) | ₨2,365 | + 137% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 Bds$ (₨5,600) | ₨2,490 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 248 Bds$ (₨9,269) | ₨3,647 | + 154% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 187 Bds$ (₨6,986) | ₨2,705 | + 158% | |
| Transportation | + 161% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 161% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000 Bds$ (₨2,613,399) | ₨945,162 | + 177% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.51 Bds$ (₨131) | ₨82 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 122 Bds$ (₨4,563) | ₨1,126 | + 305% | |
| Personal Care | + 184% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 184% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ (₨747) | ₨102 | + 634% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (₨1,239) | ₨205 | + 504% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 71 Bds$ (₨2,633) | ₨635 | + 315% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (₨1,139) | ₨319 | + 257% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (₨393) | ₨169 | + 133% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Bds$ (₨607) | ₨261 | + 133% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.48 Bds$ (₨167) | ₨137 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.29 Bds$ (₨198) | ₨71 | + 180% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (₨877) | ₨227 | + 287% | |
| Entertainment | + 157% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 157% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 91 Bds$ (₨3,386) | ₨1,211 | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (₨1,480) | ₨479 | + 209% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,629 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 184 Bds$ (₨6,872) | ₨1,521 | + 352% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Bds$ (₨535) | ₨509 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Bds$ (₨448) | ₨181 | + 148% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.71 Bds$ (₨139) | ₨188 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (₨59,735) | ₨38,098 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (₨27) | ₨4.97 | + 448% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 134 Bds$ (₨5,016) | ₨1,484 | + 238% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (₨616) | ₨269 | + 129% | |
| TOTAL | + 170% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,719 prices entered by 1,871 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Barbados is 170% more expensive than in India
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