Cost of living in Barbados compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 104% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Barbados | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 Bds$ (¥2,580) | ¥998 | + 158% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 Bds$ (¥1,621) | ¥723 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 Bds$ (¥1,176) | ¥544 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Bds$ (¥576) | ¥204 | + 182% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Bds$ (¥919) | ¥323 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Bds$ (¥1,327) | ¥616 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 34 Bds$ (¥2,506) | ¥934 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Bds$ (¥884) | ¥850 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Bds$ (¥663) | ¥535 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.39 Bds$ (¥397) | ¥288 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55 Bds$ (¥4,054) | ¥1,240 | + 227% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 Bds$ (¥516) | ¥240 | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.76 Bds$ (¥350) | ¥202 | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 44% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Barbados | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,921 Bds$ (¥436,395) | ¥279,056 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000 Bds$ (¥147,403) | ¥163,427 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 315 Bds$ (¥23,243) | ¥23,363 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,000 Bds$ (¥294,806) | ¥150,519 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,750 Bds$ (¥128,978) | ¥81,210 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 297 Bds$ (¥21,863) | ¥36,753 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80 Bds$ (¥5,896) | ¥4,386 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Bds$ (¥73,701) | ¥49,710 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 700 Bds$ (¥51,591) | ¥17,687 | + 192% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ (¥1,434) | ¥1,118 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 Bds$ (¥1,153) | ¥1,483 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 217% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 217% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Barbados | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 310 Bds$ (¥22,847) | ¥6,145 | + 272% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 220 Bds$ (¥16,214) | ¥5,263 | + 208% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 640 Bds$ (¥47,169) | ¥9,604 | + 391% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 260 Bds$ (¥19,162) | ¥13,529 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 30% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Barbados | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000 Bds$ (¥5,896,118) | ¥2,697,750 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.15 Bds$ (¥306) | ¥169 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 140 Bds$ (¥10,318) | ¥10,153 | + 2% | |
| 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$ (¥1,474) | ¥2,154 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (¥2,446) | ¥2,551 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 180 Bds$ (¥13,266) | ¥5,499 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (¥2,248) | ¥1,340 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (¥777) | ¥842 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Bds$ (¥1,199) | ¥750 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.48 Bds$ (¥330) | ¥225 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.29 Bds$ (¥390) | ¥233 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (¥1,731) | ¥3,812 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 50% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Barbados | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95 Bds$ (¥7,001) | ¥4,064 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (¥2,948) | ¥3,590 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110 Bds$ (¥8,107) | ¥4,524 | + 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 275 Bds$ (¥20,267) | ¥6,047 | + 235% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 Bds$ (¥2,027) | ¥896 | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Bds$ (¥884) | ¥487 | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 Bds$ (¥737) | ¥585 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (¥117,922) | ¥98,506 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (¥54) | ¥52 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160 Bds$ (¥11,792) | ¥9,275 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 Bds$ (¥1,300) | ¥587 | + 122% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 797 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
73.701
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Cost of living in Barbados is 56% more expensive than in Japan
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