Cost of living in Barbados compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 84% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 Bds$ (Mex$ 236) | Mex$ 163 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 16 Bds$ (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 108 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Bds$ (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 57 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Bds$ (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 20 | + 184% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Bds$ (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 32 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 22 | + 233% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 Bds$ (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 67 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 Bds$ (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 40 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 23 | + 173% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.42 Bds$ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 22 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46 Bds$ (Mex$ 432) | Mex$ 217 | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.69 Bds$ (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 28 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.53 Bds$ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 20 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 87% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,698 Bds$ (Mex$ 35,058) | Mex$ 19,403 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,307 Bds$ (Mex$ 12,389) | Mex$ 8,946 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 259 Bds$ (Mex$ 2,456) | Mex$ 1,220 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,428 Bds$ (Mex$ 32,499) | Mex$ 10,855 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 946 Bds$ (Mex$ 8,970) | Mex$ 5,716 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 145 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,371) | Mex$ 897 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 Bds$ (Mex$ 422) | Mex$ 386 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 791 Bds$ (Mex$ 7,499) | Mex$ 7,586 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 457 Bds$ (Mex$ 4,336) | Mex$ 1,960 | + 121% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 102 | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 Bds$ (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 86 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 98% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 98% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,422) | Mex$ 854 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,422) | Mex$ 632 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 248 Bds$ (Mex$ 2,354) | Mex$ 1,511 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 187 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,774) | Mex$ 1,218 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 99% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000 Bds$ (Mex$ 663,687) | Mex$ 323,328 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.51 Bds$ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 20 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 122 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,159) | Mex$ 499 | + 132% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 82% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 79 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (Mex$ 315) | Mex$ 214 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 76 Bds$ (Mex$ 721) | Mex$ 566 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (Mex$ 289) | Mex$ 70 | + 312% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 49 | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 Bds$ (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 57 | + 235% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.46 Bds$ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 30 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.28 Bds$ (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 30 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 187 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 104% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 91 Bds$ (Mex$ 860) | Mex$ 348 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (Mex$ 381) | Mex$ 139 | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 904 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,664) | Mex$ 662 | + 151% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Bds$ (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 110 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Bds$ (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 59 | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.00 Bds$ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 41 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (Mex$ 15,170) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 1.82 | + 280% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 127 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,207) | Mex$ 881 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 55 | + 182% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,383 prices entered by 1,376 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Barbados is 91% more expensive than in Mexico
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