Cost of living in Barbados compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 123% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 123% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 Bds$ (руб 782) | руб 379 | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 16 Bds$ (руб 512) | руб 253 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 Bds$ (руб 281) | руб 141 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.53 Bds$ (руб 174) | руб 67 | + 161% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Bds$ (руб 299) | руб 87 | + 243% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.43 Bds$ (руб 171) | руб 150 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 Bds$ (руб 320) | руб 320 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 Bds$ (руб 203) | руб 92 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ (руб 213) | руб 33 | + 549% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.18 Bds$ (руб 100) | руб 61 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48 Bds$ (руб 1,515) | руб 530 | + 186% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.69 Bds$ (руб 179) | руб 94 | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.36 Bds$ (руб 106) | руб 31 | + 240% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 70% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,123 Bds$ (руб 129,721) | руб 74,693 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,323 Bds$ (руб 41,631) | руб 40,918 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 259 Bds$ (руб 8,149) | руб 6,323 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,428 Bds$ (руб 107,850) | руб 37,966 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 946 Bds$ (руб 29,767) | руб 23,804 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 145 Bds$ (руб 4,549) | руб 4,110 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 Bds$ (руб 1,402) | руб 417 | + 236% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 791 Bds$ (руб 24,887) | руб 24,777 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 457 Bds$ (руб 14,391) | руб 5,517 | + 161% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ (руб 612) | руб 430 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 Bds$ (руб 305) | руб 724 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 31% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150 Bds$ (руб 4,720) | руб 5,782 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 Bds$ (руб 4,720) | руб 2,885 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 248 Bds$ (руб 7,812) | руб 5,928 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 187 Bds$ (руб 5,887) | руб 6,846 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 84% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000 Bds$ (руб 2,202,475) | руб 1,409,140 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.57 Bds$ (руб 112) | руб 45 | + 148% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 122 Bds$ (руб 3,846) | руб 1,896 | + 103% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 92% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ (руб 629) | руб 502 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (руб 1,044) | руб 585 | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 76 Bds$ (руб 2,394) | руб 1,351 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (руб 960) | руб 238 | + 304% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (руб 332) | руб 155 | + 113% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 Bds$ (руб 629) | руб 198 | + 218% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.62 Bds$ (руб 114) | руб 69 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.28 Bds$ (руб 135) | руб 98 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (руб 739) | руб 603 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 91% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 88 Bds$ (руб 2,754) | руб 1,770 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (руб 1,266) | руб 610 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 6,547 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 261 Bds$ (руб 8,218) | руб 3,282 | + 150% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Bds$ (руб 444) | руб 431 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Bds$ (руб 378) | руб 219 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.00 Bds$ (руб 94) | руб 241 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (руб 50,342) | руб 30,673 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (руб 23) | руб 2.68 | + 757% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 129 Bds$ (руб 4,061) | руб 3,321 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (руб 519) | руб 150 | + 246% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,592 prices entered by 478 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
31.464
RUB
/
BBD
Cost of living in Barbados is 82% more expensive than in Russia
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