Cost of living in Barbados compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 236% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 236% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Barbados | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 Bds$ (13,673 ₦) | 2,459 ₦ | + 456% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 Bds$ (8,595 ₦) | 2,701 ₦ | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 Bds$ (6,234 ₦) | 2,464 ₦ | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Bds$ (3,052 ₦) | 1,322 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Bds$ (4,874 ₦) | 1,379 ₦ | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Bds$ (7,032 ₦) | 1,090 ₦ | + 545% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 34 Bds$ (13,283 ₦) | 1,761 ₦ | + 654% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Bds$ (4,688 ₦) | 2,210 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Bds$ (3,516 ₦) | 1,733 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.39 Bds$ (2,107 ₦) | 633 ₦ | + 233% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55 Bds$ (21,487 ₦) | 5,146 ₦ | + 318% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 Bds$ (2,735 ₦) | 839 ₦ | + 226% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.76 Bds$ (1,858 ₦) | 757 ₦ | + 145% | |
| Housing | + 152% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 152% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Barbados | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,921 Bds$ (2,313,167 ₦) | 413,529 ₦ | + 459% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000 Bds$ (781,327 ₦) | 316,733 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 315 Bds$ (123,202 ₦) | 75,393 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,000 Bds$ (1,562,655 ₦) | 576,355 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,750 Bds$ (683,661 ₦) | 432,475 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 297 Bds$ (115,886 ₦) | 83,180 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80 Bds$ (31,253 ₦) | 22,262 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Bds$ (390,664 ₦) | 190,962 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 700 Bds$ (273,465 ₦) | 81,049 ₦ | + 237% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ (7,602 ₦) | 3,521 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 Bds$ (6,111 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 327% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 327% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Barbados | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 310 Bds$ (121,106 ₦) | 10,539 ₦ | + 1049% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 220 Bds$ (85,946 ₦) | 25,289 ₦ | + 240% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 640 Bds$ (250,025 ₦) | 37,250 ₦ | + 571% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 260 Bds$ (101,573 ₦) | 63,505 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 124% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 124% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Barbados | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000 Bds$ (31,253,095 ₦) | 3,937,940 ₦ | + 694% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.15 Bds$ (1,623 ₦) | 570 ₦ | + 185% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 140 Bds$ (54,693 ₦) | 30,180 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 128% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 128% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Barbados | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ (7,813 ₦) | 1,328 ₦ | + 488% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (12,964 ₦) | 9,983 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 180 Bds$ (70,319 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | + 316% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (11,915 ₦) | 2,283 ₦ | + 422% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (4,117 ₦) | 3,059 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Bds$ (6,356 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 250% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.48 Bds$ (1,751 ₦) | 827 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.29 Bds$ (2,068 ₦) | 933 ₦ | + 122% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (9,176 ₦) | 2,564 ₦ | + 258% | |
| Entertainment | + 122% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 122% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Barbados | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95 Bds$ (37,112 ₦) | 11,678 ₦ | + 218% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (15,627 ₦) | 8,736 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110 Bds$ (42,973 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 275 Bds$ (107,429 ₦) | 41,109 ₦ | + 161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 Bds$ (10,743 ₦) | 15,778 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Bds$ (4,688 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 Bds$ (3,907 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 291% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (625,062 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 1165% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (285 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160 Bds$ (62,506 ₦) | 17,350 ₦ | + 260% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 Bds$ (6,889 ₦) | 3,945 ₦ | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 163% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 399 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Barbados is 163% more expensive than in Nigeria
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