- Cost of Living
- Barbados
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Barbados compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 127% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 127% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21 Bds$ (руб 691) | руб 360 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 Bds$ (руб 535) | руб 278 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6.00 Bds$ (руб 199) | руб 133 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Bds$ (руб 206) | руб 65 | + 218% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 Bds$ (руб 291) | руб 81 | + 258% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ (руб 270) | руб 138 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 Bds$ (руб 352) | руб 310 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Bds$ (руб 242) | руб 93 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Bds$ (руб 270) | руб 35 | + 671% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.11 Bds$ (руб 136) | руб 60 | + 125% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 Bds$ (руб 908) | руб 532 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.51 Bds$ (руб 183) | руб 96 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.84 Bds$ (руб 94) | руб 32 | + 194% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 54% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,770 Bds$ (руб 91,796) | руб 75,340 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,458 Bds$ (руб 48,327) | руб 39,678 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 247 Bds$ (руб 8,174) | руб 6,137 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,525 Bds$ (руб 50,522) | руб 38,444 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 919 Bds$ (руб 30,448) | руб 24,360 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 196 Bds$ (руб 6,484) | руб 3,704 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 102 Bds$ (руб 3,372) | руб 479 | + 603% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,738 Bds$ (руб 57,612) | руб 26,419 | + 118% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 377 Bds$ (руб 12,486) | руб 5,951 | + 110% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 48 Bds$ (руб 1,602) | руб 391 | + 310% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Bds$ (руб 353) | руб 509 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 47% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 169 Bds$ (руб 5,589) | руб 5,499 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 154 Bds$ (руб 5,097) | руб 3,037 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300 Bds$ (руб 9,942) | руб 5,637 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250 Bds$ (руб 8,285) | руб 7,478 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 106% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 106% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,333 Bds$ (руб 2,430,245) | руб 1,208,140 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.50 Bds$ (руб 116) | руб 43 | + 171% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110 Bds$ (руб 3,647) | руб 1,702 | + 114% | |
| Personal Care | + 173% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 173% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 Bds$ (руб 895) | руб 324 | + 176% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 55 Bds$ (руб 1,817) | руб 508 | + 258% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 97 Bds$ (руб 3,223) | руб 1,237 | + 160% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 31 Bds$ (руб 1,011) | руб 230 | + 340% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Bds$ (руб 321) | руб 166 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 Bds$ (руб 554) | руб 211 | + 162% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Bds$ (руб 255) | руб 71 | + 259% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 Bds$ (руб 299) | руб 104 | + 188% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (руб 759) | руб 515 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 86% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78 Bds$ (руб 2,579) | руб 1,688 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34 Bds$ (руб 1,140) | руб 682 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 46 Bds$ (руб 1,520) | руб 5,430 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 220 Bds$ (руб 7,291) | руб 3,292 | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 Bds$ (руб 423) | руб 379 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Bds$ (руб 282) | руб 177 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.33 Bds$ (руб 177) | руб 234 | - 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,600 Bds$ (руб 53,024) | руб 31,513 | + 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (руб 24) | руб 4.86 | + 397% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 159 Bds$ (руб 5,277) | руб 3,232 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (руб 547) | руб 140 | + 291% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,375 prices entered by 845 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
33.140
RUB
/
BBD
Cost of living in Barbados is 88% more expensive than in Russia
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