Cost of living in Barbados compared to Japan
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| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 37% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Barbados | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 Bds$ (¥1,922) | ¥1,145 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 Bds$ (¥1,373) | ¥719 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 Bds$ (¥1,130) | ¥437 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Bds$ (¥513) | ¥211 | + 143% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 Bds$ (¥897) | ¥282 | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ (¥494) | ¥815 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 Bds$ (¥604) | ¥951 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 Bds$ (¥414) | ¥984 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ (¥434) | ¥421 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.42 Bds$ (¥219) | ¥268 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 38 Bds$ (¥2,454) | ¥1,770 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.64 Bds$ (¥361) | ¥217 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.53 Bds$ (¥226) | ¥225 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Barbados | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,823 Bds$ (¥180,840) | ¥194,768 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,487 Bds$ (¥95,265) | ¥126,641 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400 Bds$ (¥25,625) | ¥21,178 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,000 Bds$ (¥256,253) | ¥142,258 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,750 Bds$ (¥112,111) | ¥80,836 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 297 Bds$ (¥19,004) | ¥13,643 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80 Bds$ (¥5,125) | ¥3,988 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Bds$ (¥64,063) | ¥59,521 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 700 Bds$ (¥44,844) | ¥17,809 | + 152% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ (¥1,247) | ¥665 | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 Bds$ (¥641) | ¥2,700 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 75% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Barbados | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150 Bds$ (¥9,609) | ¥7,941 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 Bds$ (¥9,609) | ¥4,162 | + 131% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 248 Bds$ (¥15,905) | ¥7,471 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 187 Bds$ (¥11,987) | ¥15,388 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 45% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Barbados | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000 Bds$ (¥5,125,064) | ¥2,576,380 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.00 Bds$ (¥256) | ¥161 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥16,725 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Barbados | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ (¥1,281) | ¥1,370 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (¥2,126) | ¥1,955 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 71 Bds$ (¥4,517) | ¥3,523 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (¥1,954) | ¥2,205 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (¥675) | ¥648 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Bds$ (¥1,042) | ¥409 | + 155% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.48 Bds$ (¥287) | ¥143 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.29 Bds$ (¥339) | ¥184 | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (¥1,505) | ¥3,583 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Barbados | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 Bds$ (¥4,484) | ¥4,280 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (¥2,540) | ¥3,593 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥20,657 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 Bds$ (¥9,609) | ¥6,242 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Bds$ (¥919) | ¥1,034 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 Bds$ (¥961) | ¥533 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.71 Bds$ (¥238) | ¥526 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (¥102,501) | ¥58,872 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (¥47) | ¥41 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Bds$ (¥7,688) | ¥11,178 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (¥1,057) | ¥554 | + 91% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 625 prices entered by 77 different people.
Cost of living in Barbados is 28% more expensive than in Japan
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