Cost of living in Barbados compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 195% | |||
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Food in Barbados is 195% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 Bds$ (₨1,977) | ₨473 | + 318% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 16 Bds$ (₨1,308) | ₨643 | + 104% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Bds$ (₨810) | ₨240 | + 238% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Bds$ (₨516) | ₨111 | + 363% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 Bds$ (₨764) | ₨144 | + 432% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ (₨613) | ₨91 | + 574% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 Bds$ (₨749) | ₨670 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 Bds$ (₨514) | ₨154 | + 233% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ (₨539) | ₨52 | + 943% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.42 Bds$ (₨272) | ₨351 | - 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 38 Bds$ (₨3,047) | ₨1,711 | + 78% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.64 Bds$ (₨448) | ₨131 | + 243% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.53 Bds$ (₨281) | ₨74 | + 280% | |
Housing | + 202% | |||
Housing in Barbados is 202% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,698 Bds$ (₨294,143) | ₨69,698 | + 322% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,307 Bds$ (₨103,949) | ₨39,575 | + 163% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 259 Bds$ (₨20,604) | ₨10,992 | + 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,428 Bds$ (₨272,673) | ₨49,835 | + 447% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 946 Bds$ (₨75,258) | ₨32,659 | + 130% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 145 Bds$ (₨11,501) | ₨8,932 | + 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 Bds$ (₨3,545) | ₨2,615 | + 36% | |
40” flat screen tv | 791 Bds$ (₨62,921) | ₨44,544 | + 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 457 Bds$ (₨36,383) | ₨17,122 | + 112% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ (₨1,548) | ₨627 | + 147% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 Bds$ (₨772) | ₨266 | + 191% | |
Clothes | + 146% | |||
Clothes in Barbados is 146% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150 Bds$ (₨11,932) | ₨3,054 | + 291% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 Bds$ (₨11,932) | ₨5,408 | + 121% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 248 Bds$ (₨19,750) | ₨8,399 | + 135% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 187 Bds$ (₨14,885) | ₨5,317 | + 180% | |
Transportation | + 194% | |||
Transportation in Barbados is 194% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000 Bds$ (₨5,568,457) | ₨2,463,580 | + 126% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.51 Bds$ (₨279) | ₨108 | + 159% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 122 Bds$ (₨9,723) | ₨1,940 | + 401% | |
Personal Care | + 196% | |||
Personal Care in Barbados is 196% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ (₨1,591) | ₨260 | + 511% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (₨2,640) | ₨616 | + 328% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 71 Bds$ (₨5,609) | ₨1,704 | + 229% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (₨2,426) | ₨463 | + 424% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (₨838) | ₨350 | + 140% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Bds$ (₨1,294) | ₨425 | + 205% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.48 Bds$ (₨357) | ₨247 | + 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5.29 Bds$ (₨421) | ₨150 | + 181% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (₨1,869) | ₨480 | + 289% | |
Entertainment | + 130% | |||
Entertainment in Barbados is 130% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 91 Bds$ (₨7,214) | ₨1,765 | + 309% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (₨3,154) | ₨1,458 | + 116% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,679 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 184 Bds$ (₨14,643) | ₨3,622 | + 304% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Bds$ (₨1,141) | ₨850 | + 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Bds$ (₨955) | ₨437 | + 118% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.71 Bds$ (₨295) | ₨451 | - 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (₨127,279) | ₨58,894 | + 116% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (₨58) | ₨35 | + 65% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 134 Bds$ (₨10,689) | ₨4,252 | + 151% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (₨1,313) | ₨262 | + 401% | |
TOTAL | + 182% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Barbados is 182% more expensive than in Pakistan
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