- Cost of Living
- Barbados
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Barbados compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 9% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21 Bds$ (€9) | €13 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 Bds$ (€7) | €8 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6.00 Bds$ (€2.63) | €4.53 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Bds$ (€2.74) | €1.29 | + 112% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 Bds$ (€3.86) | €3.66 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ (€3.58) | €2.06 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 Bds$ (€4.66) | €7 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Bds$ (€3.20) | €1.95 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Bds$ (€3.58) | €1.22 | + 194% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.11 Bds$ (€1.81) | €1.36 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 Bds$ (€12) | €8 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.51 Bds$ (€2.42) | €1.90 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.84 Bds$ (€1.25) | €1.10 | + 13% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 2% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,770 Bds$ (€1,217) | €1,305 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,458 Bds$ (€641) | €886 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 247 Bds$ (€108) | €134 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,525 Bds$ (€670) | €789 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 919 Bds$ (€404) | €531 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 196 Bds$ (€86) | €101 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 102 Bds$ (€45) | €24 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,738 Bds$ (€764) | €374 | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 377 Bds$ (€165) | €111 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 48 Bds$ (€21) | €4.42 | + 381% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Bds$ (€4.68) | €10 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 49% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 169 Bds$ (€74) | €80 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 154 Bds$ (€68) | €33 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300 Bds$ (€132) | €96 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250 Bds$ (€110) | €120 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 30% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,333 Bds$ (€32,210) | €21,775 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.50 Bds$ (€1.54) | €1.54 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110 Bds$ (€48) | €35 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 20% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 Bds$ (€12) | €9 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 55 Bds$ (€24) | €9 | + 183% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 97 Bds$ (€43) | €86 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 31 Bds$ (€13) | €5.20 | + 158% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Bds$ (€4.25) | €3.55 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 Bds$ (€7) | €3.32 | + 121% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Bds$ (€3.38) | €2.16 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 Bds$ (€3.96) | €2.02 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (€10) | €18 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 18% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78 Bds$ (€34) | €35 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34 Bds$ (€15) | €17 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 46 Bds$ (€20) | €69 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 220 Bds$ (€97) | €67 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 Bds$ (€5.60) | €9 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Bds$ (€3.73) | €1.63 | + 129% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.33 Bds$ (€2.34) | €5.22 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,600 Bds$ (€703) | €454 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (€0.32) | €0.20 | + 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 159 Bds$ (€70) | €66 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (€7) | €5.38 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,700 prices entered by 777 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Barbados is 15% more expensive than in Italy
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