- Cost of Living
- Barbados
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Barbados compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 143% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 143% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 Bds$ (руб 682) | руб 355 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 Bds$ (руб 523) | руб 285 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 Bds$ (руб 319) | руб 134 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Bds$ (руб 214) | руб 64 | + 236% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Bds$ (руб 324) | руб 82 | + 294% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ (руб 274) | руб 148 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 Bds$ (руб 356) | руб 310 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Bds$ (руб 245) | руб 94 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Bds$ (руб 273) | руб 35 | + 679% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.29 Bds$ (руб 177) | руб 62 | + 187% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 Bds$ (руб 1,045) | руб 523 | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.98 Bds$ (руб 201) | руб 94 | + 114% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.84 Bds$ (руб 95) | руб 31 | + 203% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 55% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,770 Bds$ (руб 92,917) | руб 75,289 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,458 Bds$ (руб 48,917) | руб 40,722 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 247 Bds$ (руб 8,274) | руб 6,208 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,525 Bds$ (руб 51,139) | руб 38,306 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 919 Bds$ (руб 30,820) | руб 25,041 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 196 Bds$ (руб 6,563) | руб 3,902 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 102 Bds$ (руб 3,413) | руб 482 | + 608% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,738 Bds$ (руб 58,316) | руб 26,711 | + 118% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 377 Bds$ (руб 12,638) | руб 5,841 | + 116% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 48 Bds$ (руб 1,622) | руб 395 | + 311% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Bds$ (руб 358) | руб 534 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 51% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 169 Bds$ (руб 5,657) | руб 5,258 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 154 Bds$ (руб 5,159) | руб 3,050 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300 Bds$ (руб 10,063) | руб 5,545 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250 Bds$ (руб 8,386) | руб 7,257 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 114% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 114% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,333 Bds$ (руб 2,459,926) | руб 1,132,050 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.56 Bds$ (руб 119) | руб 42 | + 182% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110 Bds$ (руб 3,691) | руб 1,702 | + 117% | |
| Personal Care | + 178% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 178% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 Bds$ (руб 906) | руб 318 | + 185% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 55 Bds$ (руб 1,839) | руб 504 | + 265% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 97 Bds$ (руб 3,262) | руб 1,317 | + 148% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 31 Bds$ (руб 1,023) | руб 230 | + 346% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Bds$ (руб 325) | руб 159 | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 Bds$ (руб 560) | руб 207 | + 171% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Bds$ (руб 258) | руб 69 | + 274% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 Bds$ (руб 302) | руб 100 | + 202% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (руб 769) | руб 524 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 91% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78 Bds$ (руб 2,610) | руб 1,596 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34 Bds$ (руб 1,154) | руб 668 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 46 Bds$ (руб 1,538) | руб 5,573 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 220 Bds$ (руб 7,380) | руб 3,405 | + 117% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 Bds$ (руб 428) | руб 373 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Bds$ (руб 285) | руб 178 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.33 Bds$ (руб 179) | руб 228 | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,600 Bds$ (руб 53,671) | руб 31,480 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (руб 24) | руб 4.91 | + 399% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 159 Bds$ (руб 5,341) | руб 3,050 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (руб 553) | руб 137 | + 305% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,711 prices entered by 927 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
33.544
RUB
/
BBD
Cost of living in Barbados is 95% more expensive than in Russia
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