- Cost of Living
- Barbados
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Barbados compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 Bds$ (¥1,157) | ¥1,038 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 Bds$ (¥887) | ¥691 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 Bds$ (¥541) | ¥436 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Bds$ (¥363) | ¥203 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Bds$ (¥550) | ¥288 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ (¥465) | ¥777 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 Bds$ (¥604) | ¥927 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Bds$ (¥415) | ¥697 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Bds$ (¥464) | ¥416 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.29 Bds$ (¥301) | ¥277 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 Bds$ (¥1,774) | ¥1,538 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.98 Bds$ (¥341) | ¥199 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.84 Bds$ (¥162) | ¥198 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,770 Bds$ (¥157,709) | ¥218,000 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,458 Bds$ (¥83,027) | ¥123,235 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 247 Bds$ (¥14,044) | ¥21,518 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,525 Bds$ (¥86,798) | ¥110,576 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 919 Bds$ (¥52,311) | ¥71,567 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 196 Bds$ (¥11,139) | ¥12,926 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 102 Bds$ (¥5,793) | ¥4,101 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,738 Bds$ (¥98,979) | ¥55,558 | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 377 Bds$ (¥21,451) | ¥16,537 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 48 Bds$ (¥2,753) | ¥711 | + 287% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Bds$ (¥607) | ¥1,838 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 74% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 169 Bds$ (¥9,602) | ¥7,197 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 154 Bds$ (¥8,756) | ¥4,336 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300 Bds$ (¥17,081) | ¥8,421 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250 Bds$ (¥14,234) | ¥13,972 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,333 Bds$ (¥4,175,238) | ¥2,510,720 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.56 Bds$ (¥203) | ¥145 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110 Bds$ (¥6,265) | ¥11,257 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 51% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 Bds$ (¥1,537) | ¥1,278 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 55 Bds$ (¥3,122) | ¥1,019 | + 206% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 97 Bds$ (¥5,537) | ¥3,622 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 31 Bds$ (¥1,737) | ¥612 | + 184% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Bds$ (¥551) | ¥707 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 Bds$ (¥951) | ¥455 | + 109% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Bds$ (¥438) | ¥137 | + 219% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 Bds$ (¥513) | ¥229 | + 124% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (¥1,304) | ¥2,862 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 0% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78 Bds$ (¥4,431) | ¥3,989 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34 Bds$ (¥1,958) | ¥3,357 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 46 Bds$ (¥2,611) | ¥14,181 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 220 Bds$ (¥12,526) | ¥7,538 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 Bds$ (¥726) | ¥964 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Bds$ (¥484) | ¥487 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.33 Bds$ (¥304) | ¥586 | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,600 Bds$ (¥91,096) | ¥49,094 | + 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (¥42) | ¥56 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 159 Bds$ (¥9,066) | ¥10,897 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (¥939) | ¥468 | + 101% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,047 prices entered by 345 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
56.935
JPY
/
BBD
Cost of living in Barbados is about the same as in Japan
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