Cost of living in Barbados compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 231% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 231% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Barbados | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 Bds$ (руб 1,391) | руб 478 | + 191% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 Bds$ (руб 874) | руб 383 | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Bds$ (руб 596) | руб 201 | + 196% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Bds$ (руб 318) | руб 85 | + 274% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Bds$ (руб 715) | руб 118 | + 507% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Bds$ (руб 715) | руб 190 | + 276% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 34 Bds$ (руб 1,351) | руб 431 | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Bds$ (руб 477) | руб 114 | + 318% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Bds$ (руб 358) | руб 51 | + 607% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6.00 Bds$ (руб 238) | руб 80 | + 197% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55 Bds$ (руб 2,186) | руб 726 | + 201% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 Bds$ (руб 278) | руб 148 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6.00 Bds$ (руб 238) | руб 44 | + 448% | |
| Housing | + 150% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 150% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Barbados | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,921 Bds$ (руб 235,308) | руб 88,260 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000 Bds$ (руб 79,481) | руб 53,559 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 315 Bds$ (руб 12,533) | руб 9,374 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,000 Bds$ (руб 158,962) | руб 45,680 | + 248% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,750 Bds$ (руб 69,546) | руб 28,184 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 297 Bds$ (руб 11,789) | руб 6,168 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80 Bds$ (руб 3,179) | руб 495 | + 542% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Bds$ (руб 39,740) | руб 25,427 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 700 Bds$ (руб 27,818) | руб 10,146 | + 174% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ (руб 773) | руб 626 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 Bds$ (руб 622) | руб 1,017 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 133% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 133% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Barbados | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 310 Bds$ (руб 12,320) | руб 5,476 | + 125% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 220 Bds$ (руб 8,743) | руб 3,659 | + 139% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 640 Bds$ (руб 25,434) | руб 7,865 | + 223% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 260 Bds$ (руб 10,333) | руб 8,501 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 107% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 107% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Barbados | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000 Bds$ (руб 3,179,237) | руб 2,157,330 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.08 Bds$ (руб 162) | руб 51 | + 218% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 140 Bds$ (руб 5,564) | руб 2,232 | + 149% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 101% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Barbados | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ (руб 795) | руб 511 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (руб 1,319) | руб 686 | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 180 Bds$ (руб 7,153) | руб 1,858 | + 285% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (руб 1,212) | руб 385 | + 215% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (руб 419) | руб 259 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Bds$ (руб 647) | руб 285 | + 127% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.48 Bds$ (руб 178) | руб 111 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.29 Bds$ (руб 210) | руб 156 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (руб 933) | руб 823 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 105% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Barbados | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95 Bds$ (руб 3,775) | руб 1,781 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (руб 1,590) | руб 700 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110 Bds$ (руб 4,371) | руб 7,058 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 275 Bds$ (руб 10,928) | руб 3,872 | + 182% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 Bds$ (руб 1,093) | руб 469 | + 133% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Bds$ (руб 477) | руб 218 | + 119% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 Bds$ (руб 397) | руб 272 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (руб 63,585) | руб 70,646 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (руб 29) | руб 2.99 | + 872% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160 Bds$ (руб 6,358) | руб 4,350 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 Bds$ (руб 620) | руб 206 | + 200% | |
| TOTAL | + 141% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,335 prices entered by 534 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
39.740
RUB
/
BBD
Cost of living in Barbados is 141% more expensive than in Russia
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