Cost of living in Barbados compared to Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 319% | |||
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Food in Barbados is 319% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Barbados | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 Bds$ (25,921 ₦) | 4,522 ₦ | + 473% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 Bds$ (16,293 ₦) | 4,202 ₦ | + 288% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 Bds$ (11,819 ₦) | 3,086 ₦ | + 283% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Bds$ (5,785 ₦) | 1,840 ₦ | + 214% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 Bds$ (10,839 ₦) | 2,415 ₦ | + 349% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Bds$ (13,331 ₦) | 1,668 ₦ | + 699% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 34 Bds$ (25,181 ₦) | 4,071 ₦ | + 519% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Bds$ (8,887 ₦) | 3,674 ₦ | + 142% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Bds$ (6,665 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | + 233% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.39 Bds$ (3,994 ₦) | 887 ₦ | + 350% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55 Bds$ (40,733 ₦) | 10,218 ₦ | + 299% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8 Bds$ (5,624 ₦) | 1,021 ₦ | + 451% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.52 Bds$ (3,348 ₦) | 1,329 ₦ | + 152% | |
Housing | + 330% | |||
Housing in Barbados is 330% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Barbados | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,921 Bds$ (4,385,234 ₦) | 584,315 ₦ | + 650% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,626 Bds$ (1,204,526 ₦) | 415,490 ₦ | + 190% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 315 Bds$ (233,564 ₦) | 100,000 ₦ | + 134% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,000 Bds$ (2,962,436 ₦) | 430,695 ₦ | + 588% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,750 Bds$ (1,296,066 ₦) | 230,250 ₦ | + 463% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 297 Bds$ (219,693 ₦) | 70,000 ₦ | + 214% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80 Bds$ (59,249 ₦) | 38,013 ₦ | + 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,500 Bds$ (1,110,913 ₦) | 443,952 ₦ | + 150% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 Bds$ (296,244 ₦) | 145,759 ₦ | + 103% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ (14,411 ₦) | 4,962 ₦ | + 190% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 Bds$ (11,585 ₦) | 2,709 ₦ | + 328% | |
Clothes | + 759% | |||
Clothes in Barbados is 759% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Barbados | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 310 Bds$ (229,589 ₦) | 13,102 ₦ | + 1652% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 220 Bds$ (162,934 ₦) | 23,682 ₦ | + 588% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 640 Bds$ (473,990 ₦) | 39,530 ₦ | + 1099% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 260 Bds$ (192,558 ₦) | 64,433 ₦ | + 199% | |
Transportation | + 284% | |||
Transportation in Barbados is 284% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Barbados | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000 Bds$ (59,248,712 ₦) | 4,402,940 ₦ | + 1246% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.15 Bds$ (3,076 ₦) | 1,095 ₦ | + 181% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 140 Bds$ (103,685 ₦) | 25,800 ₦ | + 302% | |
Personal Care | + 340% | |||
Personal Care in Barbados is 340% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Barbados | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ (14,812 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 266% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (24,577 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 1290% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 180 Bds$ (133,310 ₦) | 18,300 ₦ | + 628% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (22,589 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 405% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (7,804 ₦) | 2,020 ₦ | + 286% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Bds$ (12,050 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 364% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.48 Bds$ (3,319 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5.29 Bds$ (3,921 ₦) | 1,072 ₦ | + 266% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 Bds$ (16,293 ₦) | 2,392 ₦ | + 581% | |
Entertainment | + 205% | |||
Entertainment in Barbados is 205% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Barbados | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95 Bds$ (70,356 ₦) | 35,140 ₦ | + 100% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (29,624 ₦) | 7,974 ₦ | + 272% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110 Bds$ (81,467 ₦) | 11,400 ₦ | + 615% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 275 Bds$ (203,661 ₦) | 38,437 ₦ | + 430% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 Bds$ (20,366 ₦) | 5,484 ₦ | + 271% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Bds$ (8,887 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 167% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 Bds$ (7,406 ₦) | 1,412 ₦ | + 425% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (1,184,974 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 297% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (541 ₦) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 160 Bds$ (118,497 ₦) | 13,295 ₦ | + 791% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 Bds$ (13,061 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 422% | |
TOTAL | + 308% |

These prices were last updated on February 07, 2025.
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Cost of living in Barbados is 308% more expensive than in Nigeria
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