Cost of living in Barbados compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 195% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 195% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Barbados | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 Bds$ (Rp 286,205) | Rp 62,394 | + 359% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 Bds$ (Rp 179,901) | Rp 60,225 | + 199% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 Bds$ (Rp 130,497) | Rp 32,593 | + 300% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Bds$ (Rp 63,879) | Rp 24,570 | + 160% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Bds$ (Rp 119,679) | Rp 31,337 | + 282% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Bds$ (Rp 147,191) | Rp 14,750 | + 898% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 34 Bds$ (Rp 278,028) | Rp 72,901 | + 281% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Bds$ (Rp 98,128) | Rp 45,403 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Bds$ (Rp 73,596) | Rp 22,376 | + 229% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.39 Bds$ (Rp 44,099) | Rp 32,966 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55 Bds$ (Rp 449,751) | Rp 344,694 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 Bds$ (Rp 62,093) | Rp 18,943 | + 228% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.52 Bds$ (Rp 36,965) | Rp 15,178 | + 144% | |
| Housing | + 139% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 139% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Barbados | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,921 Bds$ (Rp 48,418,768) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,626 Bds$ (Rp 13,299,559) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 315 Bds$ (Rp 2,578,850) | Rp 1,724,710 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,000 Bds$ (Rp 32,709,196) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 343% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,750 Bds$ (Rp 14,310,273) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 211% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 297 Bds$ (Rp 2,425,706) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80 Bds$ (Rp 654,184) | Rp 378,883 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,500 Bds$ (Rp 12,265,948) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 283% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 Bds$ (Rp 3,270,920) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ (Rp 159,121) | Rp 91,402 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 Bds$ (Rp 127,911) | Rp 83,441 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 257% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 257% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Barbados | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 310 Bds$ (Rp 2,534,963) | Rp 651,126 | + 289% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 220 Bds$ (Rp 1,799,006) | Rp 458,661 | + 292% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 640 Bds$ (Rp 5,233,471) | Rp 1,449,070 | + 261% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 260 Bds$ (Rp 2,126,098) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 165% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 165% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Barbados | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000 Bds$ (Rp 654,183,917) | Rp 504,781,000 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.15 Bds$ (Rp 33,963) | Rp 12,092 | + 181% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 140 Bds$ (Rp 1,144,822) | Rp 199,904 | + 473% | |
| Personal Care | + 237% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 237% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Barbados | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ (Rp 163,546) | Rp 22,456 | + 628% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (Rp 271,361) | Rp 96,147 | + 182% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 180 Bds$ (Rp 1,471,914) | Rp 264,826 | + 456% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (Rp 249,408) | Rp 66,604 | + 274% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (Rp 86,169) | Rp 26,592 | + 224% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Bds$ (Rp 133,053) | Rp 33,023 | + 303% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.48 Bds$ (Rp 36,650) | Rp 27,953 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.29 Bds$ (Rp 43,297) | Rp 21,349 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 Bds$ (Rp 179,901) | Rp 84,361 | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | + 298% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 298% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Barbados | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95 Bds$ (Rp 776,823) | Rp 261,890 | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (Rp 327,092) | Rp 96,262 | + 240% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110 Bds$ (Rp 899,503) | Rp 496,791 | + 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 275 Bds$ (Rp 2,248,684) | Rp 397,663 | + 465% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 Bds$ (Rp 224,872) | Rp 149,637 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Bds$ (Rp 98,128) | Rp 38,785 | + 153% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 Bds$ (Rp 81,773) | Rp 50,891 | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (Rp 13,083,678) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (Rp 5,969) | Rp 2,388 | + 150% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160 Bds$ (Rp 1,308,368) | Rp 433,566 | + 202% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Bds$ (Rp 1,635,460) | Rp 43,715 | + 3641% | |
| TOTAL | + 186% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 369 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Barbados is 186% more expensive than in Indonesia
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