Cost of living in Barbados compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 165% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 165% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Barbados | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 Bds$ (руб 1,283) | руб 555 | + 131% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 Bds$ (руб 806) | руб 398 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 Bds$ (руб 585) | руб 226 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Bds$ (руб 286) | руб 88 | + 226% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Bds$ (руб 536) | руб 139 | + 286% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Bds$ (руб 660) | руб 208 | + 217% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 34 Bds$ (руб 1,246) | руб 428 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Bds$ (руб 440) | руб 131 | + 235% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Bds$ (руб 330) | руб 69 | + 380% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.39 Bds$ (руб 198) | руб 86 | + 129% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55 Bds$ (руб 2,016) | руб 695 | + 190% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 Bds$ (руб 278) | руб 189 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.52 Bds$ (руб 166) | руб 48 | + 246% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 105% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Barbados | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,921 Bds$ (руб 217,012) | руб 105,099 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,626 Bds$ (руб 59,608) | руб 58,650 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 315 Bds$ (руб 11,558) | руб 7,581 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,000 Bds$ (руб 146,602) | руб 53,709 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,750 Bds$ (руб 64,138) | руб 33,196 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 297 Bds$ (руб 10,872) | руб 5,605 | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80 Bds$ (руб 2,932) | руб 612 | + 379% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,500 Bds$ (руб 54,976) | руб 20,501 | + 168% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 Bds$ (руб 14,660) | руб 7,224 | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ (руб 713) | руб 548 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 Bds$ (руб 573) | руб 930 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 116% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 116% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Barbados | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 310 Bds$ (руб 11,362) | руб 6,816 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 220 Bds$ (руб 8,063) | руб 3,176 | + 154% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 640 Bds$ (руб 23,456) | руб 7,907 | + 197% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 260 Bds$ (руб 9,529) | руб 6,921 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 74% 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 2,932,033) | руб 2,626,260 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.15 Bds$ (руб 152) | руб 58 | + 163% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 140 Bds$ (руб 5,131) | руб 2,411 | + 113% | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 123% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Barbados | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ (руб 733) | руб 376 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (руб 1,216) | руб 486 | + 150% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 180 Bds$ (руб 6,597) | руб 2,115 | + 212% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (руб 1,118) | руб 358 | + 212% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (руб 386) | руб 217 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Bds$ (руб 596) | руб 161 | + 270% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.48 Bds$ (руб 164) | руб 124 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.29 Bds$ (руб 194) | руб 140 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 Bds$ (руб 806) | руб 567 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 146% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 146% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Barbados | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95 Bds$ (руб 3,482) | руб 1,593 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (руб 1,466) | руб 680 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110 Bds$ (руб 4,032) | руб 6,005 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 275 Bds$ (руб 10,079) | руб 3,237 | + 211% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 Bds$ (руб 1,008) | руб 473 | + 113% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Bds$ (руб 440) | руб 177 | + 149% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 Bds$ (руб 367) | руб 236 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (руб 58,641) | руб 50,539 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (руб 27) | руб 23 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160 Bds$ (руб 5,864) | руб 3,349 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Bds$ (руб 7,330) | руб 197 | + 3630% | |
| TOTAL | + 115% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,718 prices entered by 161 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
36.650
RUB
/
BBD
Cost of living in Barbados is 115% more expensive than in Russia
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