Cost of living in Barbados compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 Bds$ (¥1,328) | ¥1,001 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 16 Bds$ (¥870) | ¥722 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Bds$ (¥544) | ¥446 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Bds$ (¥322) | ¥214 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Bds$ (¥508) | ¥289 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ (¥412) | ¥501 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 Bds$ (¥503) | ¥1,246 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 Bds$ (¥345) | ¥640 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ (¥362) | ¥381 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.42 Bds$ (¥183) | ¥260 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46 Bds$ (¥2,432) | ¥1,652 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.69 Bds$ (¥304) | ¥221 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.53 Bds$ (¥188) | ¥277 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,698 Bds$ (¥197,513) | ¥182,340 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,307 Bds$ (¥69,800) | ¥121,270 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 259 Bds$ (¥13,835) | ¥15,948 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,428 Bds$ (¥183,096) | ¥127,445 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 946 Bds$ (¥50,535) | ¥86,552 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 145 Bds$ (¥7,722) | ¥11,000 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 Bds$ (¥2,380) | ¥3,835 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 791 Bds$ (¥42,251) | ¥39,892 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 457 Bds$ (¥24,431) | ¥10,465 | + 133% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ (¥1,039) | ¥749 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 Bds$ (¥519) | ¥2,162 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 50% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150 Bds$ (¥8,012) | ¥6,528 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 Bds$ (¥8,012) | ¥4,644 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 248 Bds$ (¥13,262) | ¥7,685 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 187 Bds$ (¥9,995) | ¥13,013 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000 Bds$ (¥3,739,149) | ¥2,936,380 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.51 Bds$ (¥188) | ¥142 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 122 Bds$ (¥6,529) | ¥9,348 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ (¥1,068) | ¥1,406 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (¥1,773) | ¥929 | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 76 Bds$ (¥4,065) | ¥8,740 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (¥1,629) | ¥554 | + 194% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (¥563) | ¥669 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 Bds$ (¥1,068) | ¥525 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.46 Bds$ (¥185) | ¥206 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.28 Bds$ (¥229) | ¥238 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (¥1,255) | ¥2,654 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 91 Bds$ (¥4,844) | ¥3,275 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (¥2,149) | ¥3,323 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,766 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175 Bds$ (¥9,372) | ¥5,924 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Bds$ (¥766) | ¥806 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Bds$ (¥641) | ¥520 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.00 Bds$ (¥160) | ¥510 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (¥85,466) | ¥47,822 | + 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (¥39) | ¥26 | + 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 127 Bds$ (¥6,798) | ¥8,220 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (¥881) | ¥491 | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,256 prices entered by 179 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Barbados is about the same as in Japan
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