Cost of living in Barbados compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 188% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 188% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 Bds$ (₨1,918) | ₨591 | + 225% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 Bds$ (₨1,337) | ₨646 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 Bds$ (₨712) | ₨246 | + 189% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Bds$ (₨595) | ₨108 | + 451% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Bds$ (₨750) | ₨123 | + 512% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.00 Bds$ (₨230) | ₨116 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 Bds$ (₨1,147) | ₨476 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.00 Bds$ (₨383) | ₨180 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 Bds$ (₨728) | ₨46 | + 1469% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.33 Bds$ (₨255) | ₨356 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47 Bds$ (₨3,631) | ₨2,599 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 Bds$ (₨478) | ₨124 | + 284% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.01 Bds$ (₨384) | ₨57 | + 574% | |
| Housing | + 218% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 218% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,989 Bds$ (₨305,431) | ₨54,361 | + 462% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,278 Bds$ (₨97,815) | ₨36,571 | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 351 Bds$ (₨26,840) | ₨9,346 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,876 Bds$ (₨220,211) | ₨45,679 | + 382% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 899 Bds$ (₨68,848) | ₨30,170 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200 Bds$ (₨15,313) | ₨7,326 | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Bds$ (₨2,297) | ₨2,470 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 741 Bds$ (₨56,763) | ₨38,520 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 552 Bds$ (₨42,244) | ₨12,272 | + 244% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20 Bds$ (₨1,543) | ₨568 | + 172% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 Bds$ (₨665) | ₨803 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 235% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 235% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150 Bds$ (₨11,485) | ₨2,038 | + 464% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 Bds$ (₨11,485) | ₨3,629 | + 216% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 248 Bds$ (₨19,009) | ₨6,374 | + 198% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 187 Bds$ (₨14,327) | ₨5,563 | + 158% | |
| Transportation | + 201% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 201% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000 Bds$ (₨5,359,619) | ₨2,042,570 | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.57 Bds$ (₨274) | ₨110 | + 148% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 122 Bds$ (₨9,358) | ₨2,007 | + 366% | |
| Personal Care | + 228% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 228% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ (₨1,531) | ₨316 | + 384% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (₨2,541) | ₨419 | + 507% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 76 Bds$ (₨5,826) | ₨1,574 | + 270% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (₨2,335) | ₨514 | + 354% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (₨807) | ₨301 | + 168% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 Bds$ (₨1,531) | ₨302 | + 407% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.62 Bds$ (₨277) | ₨206 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.28 Bds$ (₨328) | ₨128 | + 157% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (₨1,798) | ₨388 | + 363% | |
| Entertainment | + 217% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 217% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 88 Bds$ (₨6,701) | ₨1,468 | + 357% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (₨3,080) | ₨1,238 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,790 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 261 Bds$ (₨19,999) | ₨3,579 | + 459% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Bds$ (₨1,081) | ₨885 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Bds$ (₨919) | ₨331 | + 177% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.00 Bds$ (₨230) | ₨551 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (₨122,506) | ₨55,804 | + 120% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (₨56) | ₨4.62 | + 1109% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 129 Bds$ (₨9,882) | ₨4,685 | + 111% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (₨1,263) | ₨217 | + 481% | |
| TOTAL | + 203% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,092 prices entered by 472 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Barbados is 203% more expensive than in Pakistan
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