Cost of living in Barbados compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 479% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 479% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Barbados | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 Bds$ (₨4,771) | ₨723 | + 560% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 Bds$ (₨2,999) | ₨814 | + 269% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Bds$ (₨2,045) | ₨286 | + 614% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Bds$ (₨1,091) | ₨152 | + 618% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Bds$ (₨2,454) | ₨247 | + 895% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Bds$ (₨2,454) | ₨135 | + 1718% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 34 Bds$ (₨4,635) | ₨942 | + 392% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Bds$ (₨1,636) | ₨239 | + 584% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Bds$ (₨1,227) | ₨81 | + 1413% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6.00 Bds$ (₨818) | ₨537 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55 Bds$ (₨7,498) | ₨2,196 | + 241% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 Bds$ (₨954) | ₨196 | + 386% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6.00 Bds$ (₨818) | ₨91 | + 798% | |
| Housing | + 372% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 372% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Barbados | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,921 Bds$ (₨807,193) | ₨108,114 | + 647% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000 Bds$ (₨272,649) | ₨59,217 | + 360% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 315 Bds$ (₨42,992) | ₨29,806 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,000 Bds$ (₨545,298) | ₨75,150 | + 626% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,750 Bds$ (₨238,568) | ₨49,593 | + 381% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 297 Bds$ (₨40,439) | ₨25,724 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80 Bds$ (₨10,906) | ₨2,326 | + 369% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Bds$ (₨136,324) | ₨56,359 | + 142% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 700 Bds$ (₨95,427) | ₨26,964 | + 254% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ (₨2,653) | ₨1,379 | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 Bds$ (₨2,132) | ₨1,763 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 536% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 536% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Barbados | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 310 Bds$ (₨42,261) | ₨3,311 | + 1176% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 220 Bds$ (₨29,991) | ₨5,017 | + 498% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 640 Bds$ (₨87,248) | ₨9,965 | + 776% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 260 Bds$ (₨35,444) | ₨15,708 | + 126% | |
| Transportation | + 202% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 202% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Barbados | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000 Bds$ (₨10,905,950) | ₨3,245,060 | + 236% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.08 Bds$ (₨557) | ₨231 | + 141% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 140 Bds$ (₨19,085) | ₨5,123 | + 273% | |
| Personal Care | + 219% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 219% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Barbados | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ (₨2,726) | ₨749 | + 264% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (₨4,524) | ₨1,242 | + 264% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 180 Bds$ (₨24,538) | ₨2,032 | + 1108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (₨4,158) | ₨673 | + 518% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (₨1,437) | ₨743 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Bds$ (₨2,218) | ₨796 | + 179% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.48 Bds$ (₨611) | ₨400 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.29 Bds$ (₨722) | ₨260 | + 177% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (₨3,202) | ₨1,148 | + 179% | |
| Entertainment | + 229% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 229% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Barbados | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95 Bds$ (₨12,950) | ₨9,721 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (₨5,453) | ₨1,757 | + 210% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110 Bds$ (₨14,996) | ₨2,863 | + 424% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 275 Bds$ (₨37,488) | ₨10,233 | + 266% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 Bds$ (₨3,749) | ₨3,759 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Bds$ (₨1,636) | ₨638 | + 157% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 Bds$ (₨1,363) | ₨510 | + 167% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (₨218,119) | ₨79,985 | + 173% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (₨100) | ₨3.23 | + 2980% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160 Bds$ (₨21,812) | ₨4,354 | + 401% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (₨2,369) | ₨288 | + 722% | |
| TOTAL | + 315% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,494 prices entered by 362 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
136.324
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Cost of living in Barbados is 315% more expensive than in Pakistan
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