Cost of living in Barbados compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 Bds$ (¥1,344) | ¥981 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 Bds$ (¥995) | ¥700 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Bds$ (¥550) | ¥414 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Bds$ (¥351) | ¥205 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Bds$ (¥519) | ¥251 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ (¥417) | ¥655 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 Bds$ (¥509) | ¥964 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 Bds$ (¥349) | ¥741 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ (¥366) | ¥391 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.42 Bds$ (¥185) | ¥300 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 38 Bds$ (¥2,070) | ¥1,420 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.64 Bds$ (¥305) | ¥178 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.53 Bds$ (¥191) | ¥217 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,891 Bds$ (¥102,196) | ¥299,320 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,017 Bds$ (¥54,941) | ¥164,446 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 259 Bds$ (¥13,999) | ¥21,056 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,428 Bds$ (¥185,267) | ¥150,152 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 946 Bds$ (¥51,134) | ¥78,123 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 202 Bds$ (¥10,908) | ¥11,902 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 Bds$ (¥2,408) | ¥4,118 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 791 Bds$ (¥42,752) | ¥70,060 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 457 Bds$ (¥24,720) | ¥12,705 | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ (¥1,052) | ¥794 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 Bds$ (¥525) | ¥2,406 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 49% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150 Bds$ (¥8,107) | ¥7,319 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 Bds$ (¥8,107) | ¥4,417 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 248 Bds$ (¥13,419) | ¥8,375 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 187 Bds$ (¥10,114) | ¥13,139 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000 Bds$ (¥3,783,468) | ¥2,627,120 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.51 Bds$ (¥190) | ¥135 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 122 Bds$ (¥6,606) | ¥10,272 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ (¥1,081) | ¥1,148 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (¥1,794) | ¥1,229 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 71 Bds$ (¥3,811) | ¥5,176 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (¥1,649) | ¥803 | + 105% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (¥570) | ¥611 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Bds$ (¥879) | ¥528 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.48 Bds$ (¥242) | ¥152 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.29 Bds$ (¥286) | ¥258 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (¥1,270) | ¥3,156 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 91 Bds$ (¥4,901) | ¥3,672 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (¥2,143) | ¥3,638 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,372 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 184 Bds$ (¥9,949) | ¥6,066 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Bds$ (¥775) | ¥1,131 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Bds$ (¥649) | ¥435 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.71 Bds$ (¥201) | ¥548 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (¥86,479) | ¥55,862 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (¥39) | ¥53 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 134 Bds$ (¥7,262) | ¥9,625 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (¥892) | ¥530 | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 880 prices entered by 137 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Barbados is 12% cheaper than in Japan
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