Cost of living in Barbados compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 157% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 157% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 Bds$ (руб 914) | руб 406 | + 125% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 16 Bds$ (руб 605) | руб 283 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Bds$ (руб 375) | руб 144 | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Bds$ (руб 239) | руб 65 | + 266% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Bds$ (руб 353) | руб 88 | + 301% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ (руб 284) | руб 130 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 Bds$ (руб 347) | руб 333 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 Bds$ (руб 237) | руб 107 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ (руб 249) | руб 34 | + 638% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.42 Bds$ (руб 126) | руб 66 | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 38 Bds$ (руб 1,409) | руб 593 | + 138% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.64 Bds$ (руб 207) | руб 110 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.53 Bds$ (руб 130) | руб 29 | + 348% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 78% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,157 Bds$ (руб 79,354) | руб 68,217 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,307 Bds$ (руб 48,065) | руб 38,434 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 259 Bds$ (руб 9,527) | руб 5,700 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,428 Bds$ (руб 126,080) | руб 32,389 | + 289% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 946 Bds$ (руб 34,798) | руб 23,273 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 145 Bds$ (руб 5,318) | руб 3,730 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 Bds$ (руб 1,639) | руб 439 | + 273% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 791 Bds$ (руб 29,094) | руб 24,196 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 457 Bds$ (руб 16,823) | руб 6,604 | + 155% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ (руб 716) | руб 413 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 Bds$ (руб 357) | руб 811 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 71% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150 Bds$ (руб 5,517) | руб 4,784 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 Bds$ (руб 5,517) | руб 2,535 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 248 Bds$ (руб 9,132) | руб 5,645 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 187 Bds$ (руб 6,883) | руб 6,989 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 135% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 135% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000 Bds$ (руб 2,574,780) | руб 1,246,400 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.51 Bds$ (руб 129) | руб 47 | + 175% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 122 Bds$ (руб 4,496) | руб 1,609 | + 179% | |
| Personal Care | + 115% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 115% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ (руб 736) | руб 451 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (руб 1,221) | руб 549 | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 71 Bds$ (руб 2,594) | руб 1,290 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (руб 1,122) | руб 307 | + 266% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (руб 388) | руб 183 | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Bds$ (руб 598) | руб 213 | + 181% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.48 Bds$ (руб 165) | руб 81 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.29 Bds$ (руб 195) | руб 100 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (руб 864) | руб 559 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 95% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 91 Bds$ (руб 3,336) | руб 1,443 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (руб 1,458) | руб 580 | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,605 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 184 Bds$ (руб 6,771) | руб 3,345 | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Bds$ (руб 527) | руб 385 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Bds$ (руб 441) | руб 166 | + 166% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.71 Bds$ (руб 136) | руб 220 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (руб 58,852) | руб 35,616 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (руб 27) | руб 7 | + 307% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 134 Bds$ (руб 4,942) | руб 3,599 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (руб 607) | руб 160 | + 280% | |
| TOTAL | + 111% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,484 prices entered by 747 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
36.783
RUB
/
BBD
Cost of living in Barbados is 111% more expensive than in Russia
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