Cost of living in Barbados compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 75% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 Bds$ (Mex$ 257) | Mex$ 217 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 16 Bds$ (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 120 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Bds$ (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 55 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Bds$ (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 21 | + 219% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Bds$ (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 35 | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 25 | + 225% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 Bds$ (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 73 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 Bds$ (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 40 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 24 | + 186% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.42 Bds$ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 24 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 38 Bds$ (Mex$ 396) | Mex$ 232 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.64 Bds$ (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 30 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.53 Bds$ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 21 | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 82% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,157 Bds$ (Mex$ 22,303) | Mex$ 18,963 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,307 Bds$ (Mex$ 13,509) | Mex$ 8,629 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 259 Bds$ (Mex$ 2,678) | Mex$ 1,028 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,428 Bds$ (Mex$ 35,435) | Mex$ 10,061 | + 252% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 946 Bds$ (Mex$ 9,780) | Mex$ 5,160 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 145 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,495) | Mex$ 730 | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 Bds$ (Mex$ 461) | Mex$ 379 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 791 Bds$ (Mex$ 8,177) | Mex$ 6,882 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 457 Bds$ (Mex$ 4,728) | Mex$ 2,061 | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 99 | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 Bds$ (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 91 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 113% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 113% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,551) | Mex$ 839 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,551) | Mex$ 651 | + 138% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 248 Bds$ (Mex$ 2,567) | Mex$ 1,510 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 187 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,934) | Mex$ 1,117 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 107% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 107% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000 Bds$ (Mex$ 723,650) | Mex$ 347,300 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.51 Bds$ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 19 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 122 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,264) | Mex$ 535 | + 136% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 103% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 82 | + 153% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (Mex$ 343) | Mex$ 183 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 71 Bds$ (Mex$ 729) | Mex$ 519 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (Mex$ 315) | Mex$ 80 | + 296% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 50 | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Bds$ (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 55 | + 204% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.48 Bds$ (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 30 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.29 Bds$ (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 29 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (Mex$ 243) | Mex$ 189 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 104% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 91 Bds$ (Mex$ 937) | Mex$ 305 | + 207% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (Mex$ 410) | Mex$ 150 | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 846 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 184 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,903) | Mex$ 683 | + 179% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Bds$ (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 125 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Bds$ (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 71 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.71 Bds$ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 39 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (Mex$ 16,541) | Mex$ 10,288 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 2.62 | + 188% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 134 Bds$ (Mex$ 1,389) | Mex$ 975 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 62 | + 177% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 12,831 prices entered by 1,177 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Barbados is 93% more expensive than in Mexico
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