Cost of living in Barbados compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 323% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 323% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Barbados | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 Bds$ (₨4,873) | ₨802 | + 507% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 Bds$ (₨3,063) | ₨1,160 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 Bds$ (₨2,222) | ₨585 | + 280% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Bds$ (₨1,088) | ₨229 | + 374% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Bds$ (₨2,038) | ₨313 | + 551% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Bds$ (₨2,506) | ₨158 | + 1482% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 34 Bds$ (₨4,734) | ₨879 | + 439% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Bds$ (₨1,671) | ₨266 | + 527% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Bds$ (₨1,253) | ₨103 | + 1121% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.39 Bds$ (₨751) | ₨630 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55 Bds$ (₨7,657) | ₨2,758 | + 178% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 Bds$ (₨1,057) | ₨249 | + 325% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.52 Bds$ (₨629) | ₨146 | + 331% | |
| Housing | + 390% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 390% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Barbados | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,921 Bds$ (₨824,350) | ₨93,306 | + 783% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,626 Bds$ (₨226,431) | ₨55,839 | + 306% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 315 Bds$ (₨43,906) | ₨20,080 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,000 Bds$ (₨556,888) | ₨79,128 | + 604% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,750 Bds$ (₨243,638) | ₨39,248 | + 521% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 297 Bds$ (₨41,299) | ₨16,807 | + 146% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80 Bds$ (₨11,138) | ₨2,605 | + 328% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,500 Bds$ (₨208,833) | ₨61,383 | + 240% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 Bds$ (₨55,689) | ₨29,384 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ (₨2,709) | ₨1,214 | + 123% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 Bds$ (₨2,178) | ₨2,976 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 357% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 357% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Barbados | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 310 Bds$ (₨43,159) | ₨4,498 | + 860% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 220 Bds$ (₨30,629) | ₨9,724 | + 215% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 640 Bds$ (₨89,102) | ₨12,486 | + 614% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 260 Bds$ (₨36,198) | ₨13,517 | + 168% | |
| Transportation | + 247% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 247% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Barbados | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000 Bds$ (₨11,137,753) | ₨2,800,000 | + 298% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.15 Bds$ (₨578) | ₨272 | + 113% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 140 Bds$ (₨19,491) | ₨3,752 | + 420% | |
| Personal Care | + 292% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 292% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Barbados | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ (₨2,784) | ₨230 | + 1113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (₨4,620) | ₨838 | + 452% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 180 Bds$ (₨25,060) | ₨3,307 | + 658% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (₨4,246) | ₨1,222 | + 247% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (₨1,467) | ₨649 | + 126% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Bds$ (₨2,265) | ₨557 | + 306% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.48 Bds$ (₨624) | ₨396 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.29 Bds$ (₨737) | ₨217 | + 239% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 Bds$ (₨3,063) | ₨495 | + 519% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 76% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Barbados | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95 Bds$ (₨13,226) | ₨3,859 | + 243% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (₨5,569) | ₨1,827 | + 205% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110 Bds$ (₨15,314) | ₨6,844 | + 124% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 275 Bds$ (₨38,285) | ₨8,435 | + 354% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 Bds$ (₨3,829) | ₨2,877 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Bds$ (₨1,671) | ₨566 | + 195% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 Bds$ (₨1,392) | ₨965 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (₨222,755) | ₨149,999 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (₨102) | ₨255 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160 Bds$ (₨22,276) | ₨5,305 | + 320% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Bds$ (₨27,844) | ₨637 | + 4268% | |
| TOTAL | + 220% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 772 prices entered by 207 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
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Cost of living in Barbados is 220% more expensive than in Pakistan
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