- Cost of Living
- Barbados
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Barbados compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 2% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21 Bds$ (¥1,142) | ¥1,006 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 Bds$ (¥883) | ¥711 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6.00 Bds$ (¥328) | ¥445 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Bds$ (¥341) | ¥198 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 Bds$ (¥481) | ¥270 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ (¥447) | ¥689 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 Bds$ (¥581) | ¥889 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Bds$ (¥399) | ¥637 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Bds$ (¥446) | ¥430 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.11 Bds$ (¥225) | ¥262 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 Bds$ (¥1,499) | ¥1,549 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.51 Bds$ (¥302) | ¥212 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.84 Bds$ (¥155) | ¥195 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,770 Bds$ (¥151,569) | ¥242,113 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,458 Bds$ (¥79,795) | ¥121,422 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 247 Bds$ (¥13,497) | ¥21,895 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,525 Bds$ (¥83,419) | ¥116,929 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 919 Bds$ (¥50,274) | ¥79,022 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 196 Bds$ (¥10,706) | ¥12,611 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 102 Bds$ (¥5,568) | ¥4,156 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,738 Bds$ (¥95,126) | ¥55,558 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 377 Bds$ (¥20,616) | ¥16,830 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 48 Bds$ (¥2,646) | ¥693 | + 282% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Bds$ (¥584) | ¥1,827 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 70% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 169 Bds$ (¥9,228) | ¥7,207 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 154 Bds$ (¥8,415) | ¥4,012 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300 Bds$ (¥16,416) | ¥8,544 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250 Bds$ (¥13,680) | ¥15,007 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,333 Bds$ (¥4,012,684) | ¥2,657,440 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.50 Bds$ (¥191) | ¥147 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110 Bds$ (¥6,021) | ¥11,877 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 40% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 Bds$ (¥1,477) | ¥1,278 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 55 Bds$ (¥3,000) | ¥1,016 | + 195% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 97 Bds$ (¥5,321) | ¥4,123 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 31 Bds$ (¥1,669) | ¥630 | + 165% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Bds$ (¥530) | ¥711 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 Bds$ (¥914) | ¥484 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Bds$ (¥421) | ¥145 | + 191% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 Bds$ (¥493) | ¥213 | + 131% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (¥1,254) | ¥2,946 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 3% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78 Bds$ (¥4,258) | ¥4,119 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34 Bds$ (¥1,882) | ¥3,373 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 46 Bds$ (¥2,509) | ¥12,005 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 220 Bds$ (¥12,038) | ¥8,157 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 Bds$ (¥698) | ¥903 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Bds$ (¥465) | ¥498 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.33 Bds$ (¥292) | ¥551 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,600 Bds$ (¥87,550) | ¥49,094 | + 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (¥40) | ¥58 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 159 Bds$ (¥8,713) | ¥10,056 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (¥903) | ¥474 | + 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,893 prices entered by 325 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
54.718
JPY
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Cost of living in Barbados is 11% cheaper than in Japan
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