Cost of living in Barbados compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 90% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Barbados | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 Bds$ (¥2,504) | ¥1,035 | + 142% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 Bds$ (¥1,574) | ¥820 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 Bds$ (¥1,142) | ¥618 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Bds$ (¥559) | ¥237 | + 136% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Bds$ (¥1,047) | ¥335 | + 212% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Bds$ (¥1,288) | ¥439 | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 34 Bds$ (¥2,433) | ¥1,195 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Bds$ (¥859) | ¥822 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Bds$ (¥644) | ¥509 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.39 Bds$ (¥386) | ¥312 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55 Bds$ (¥3,935) | ¥1,267 | + 211% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 Bds$ (¥543) | ¥276 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.52 Bds$ (¥323) | ¥293 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 21% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Barbados | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,921 Bds$ (¥423,668) | ¥365,082 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,626 Bds$ (¥116,372) | ¥197,811 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 315 Bds$ (¥22,565) | ¥19,132 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,000 Bds$ (¥286,208) | ¥145,654 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,750 Bds$ (¥125,216) | ¥106,059 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 297 Bds$ (¥21,225) | ¥8,349 | + 154% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80 Bds$ (¥5,724) | ¥4,448 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,500 Bds$ (¥107,328) | ¥74,559 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 Bds$ (¥28,621) | ¥25,414 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ (¥1,392) | ¥1,338 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 Bds$ (¥1,119) | ¥2,815 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 183% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 183% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Barbados | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 310 Bds$ (¥22,181) | ¥9,315 | + 138% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 220 Bds$ (¥15,741) | ¥5,103 | + 208% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 640 Bds$ (¥45,793) | ¥10,686 | + 329% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 260 Bds$ (¥18,604) | ¥12,189 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 38% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Barbados | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000 Bds$ (¥5,724,163) | ¥3,060,780 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.15 Bds$ (¥297) | ¥169 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 140 Bds$ (¥10,017) | ¥8,198 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Barbados | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ (¥1,431) | ¥2,133 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (¥2,374) | ¥2,551 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 180 Bds$ (¥12,879) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (¥2,182) | ¥1,337 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (¥754) | ¥930 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Bds$ (¥1,164) | ¥622 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.48 Bds$ (¥321) | ¥224 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.29 Bds$ (¥379) | ¥188 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 Bds$ (¥1,574) | ¥4,604 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 99% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Barbados | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95 Bds$ (¥6,797) | ¥4,908 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (¥2,862) | ¥3,881 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110 Bds$ (¥7,871) | ¥7,212 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 275 Bds$ (¥19,676) | ¥8,269 | + 138% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 Bds$ (¥1,968) | ¥1,244 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Bds$ (¥859) | ¥547 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 Bds$ (¥716) | ¥674 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (¥114,483) | ¥51,659 | + 122% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (¥52) | ¥52 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160 Bds$ (¥11,448) | ¥9,530 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Bds$ (¥14,310) | ¥613 | + 2235% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 282 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Barbados is 54% more expensive than in Japan
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