- Cost of Living
- Barbados
- Italy
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Cost of living in Barbados compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 13% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 Bds$ (€9) | €13 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 Bds$ (€7) | €8 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 Bds$ (€4.16) | €4.49 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Bds$ (€2.79) | €1.29 | + 116% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Bds$ (€4.23) | €3.88 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ (€3.57) | €2.18 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 Bds$ (€4.64) | €6 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Bds$ (€3.19) | €2.07 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Bds$ (€3.56) | €1.33 | + 168% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.29 Bds$ (€2.31) | €1.33 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 Bds$ (€14) | €8 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.98 Bds$ (€2.62) | €1.94 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.84 Bds$ (€1.24) | €1.24 | - 0% | |
| 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$ (€1,212) | €1,309 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,458 Bds$ (€638) | €882 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 247 Bds$ (€108) | €131 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,525 Bds$ (€667) | €762 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 919 Bds$ (€402) | €525 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 196 Bds$ (€86) | €124 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 102 Bds$ (€45) | €23 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,738 Bds$ (€761) | €392 | + 94% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 377 Bds$ (€165) | €113 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 48 Bds$ (€21) | €4.48 | + 373% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Bds$ (€4.67) | €10 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 52% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 169 Bds$ (€74) | €85 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 154 Bds$ (€67) | €33 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300 Bds$ (€131) | €92 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250 Bds$ (€109) | €112 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 33% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,333 Bds$ (€32,082) | €19,683 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.56 Bds$ (€1.56) | €1.52 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110 Bds$ (€48) | €36 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 12% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 Bds$ (€12) | €10 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 55 Bds$ (€24) | €9 | + 174% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 97 Bds$ (€43) | €86 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 31 Bds$ (€13) | €5.09 | + 162% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Bds$ (€4.24) | €3.59 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 Bds$ (€7) | €2.95 | + 148% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Bds$ (€3.37) | €2.24 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 Bds$ (€3.94) | €2.00 | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (€10) | €18 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 20% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78 Bds$ (€34) | €33 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34 Bds$ (€15) | €17 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 46 Bds$ (€20) | €64 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 220 Bds$ (€96) | €64 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 Bds$ (€5.58) | €9 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Bds$ (€3.72) | €1.58 | + 135% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.33 Bds$ (€2.33) | €4.97 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,600 Bds$ (€700) | €457 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (€0.32) | €0.24 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 159 Bds$ (€70) | €57 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (€7) | €5.31 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,873 prices entered by 800 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Barbados is 16% more expensive than in Italy
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