Cost of living in Barbados compared to Italy
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| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 67% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Barbados | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 Bds$ (€16) | €17 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 Bds$ (€10) | €9 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Bds$ (€7) | €5.02 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Bds$ (€3.64) | €1.29 | + 182% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Bds$ (€8) | €3.76 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Bds$ (€8) | €2.61 | + 214% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 34 Bds$ (€15) | €7 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Bds$ (€5.46) | €2.12 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Bds$ (€4.10) | €1.69 | + 142% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6.00 Bds$ (€2.73) | €1.32 | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55 Bds$ (€25) | €8 | + 223% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 Bds$ (€3.19) | €1.89 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6.00 Bds$ (€2.73) | €1.31 | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 68% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Barbados | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,921 Bds$ (€2,696) | €1,256 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000 Bds$ (€911) | €847 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 315 Bds$ (€144) | €174 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,000 Bds$ (€1,821) | €840 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,750 Bds$ (€797) | €594 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 297 Bds$ (€135) | €137 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80 Bds$ (€36) | €25 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Bds$ (€455) | €351 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 700 Bds$ (€319) | €127 | + 150% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ (€9) | €5.44 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 Bds$ (€7) | €11 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 155% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 155% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Barbados | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 310 Bds$ (€141) | €71 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 220 Bds$ (€100) | €32 | + 209% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 640 Bds$ (€291) | €84 | + 247% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 260 Bds$ (€118) | €115 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 47% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Barbados | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000 Bds$ (€36,425) | €25,816 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.08 Bds$ (€1.86) | €1.81 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 140 Bds$ (€64) | €36 | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 25% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Barbados | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ (€9) | €9 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (€15) | €13 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 180 Bds$ (€82) | €78 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (€14) | €5.45 | + 155% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (€4.80) | €3.22 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Bds$ (€7) | €2.90 | + 155% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.48 Bds$ (€2.04) | €1.79 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.29 Bds$ (€2.41) | €1.91 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (€11) | €18 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 41% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Barbados | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95 Bds$ (€43) | €38 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (€18) | €17 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110 Bds$ (€50) | €66 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 275 Bds$ (€125) | €70 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 Bds$ (€13) | €9 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Bds$ (€5.46) | €1.77 | + 208% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 Bds$ (€4.55) | €5.09 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (€728) | €506 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (€0.33) | €0.26 | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160 Bds$ (€73) | €48 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (€8) | €5.21 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,786 prices entered by 240 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Barbados is 58% more expensive than in Italy
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