Cost of living in Barbados compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 162% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 162% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 Bds$ (руб 930) | руб 397 | + 134% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 16 Bds$ (руб 616) | руб 285 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Bds$ (руб 381) | руб 143 | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Bds$ (руб 243) | руб 66 | + 269% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Bds$ (руб 359) | руб 89 | + 306% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ (руб 289) | руб 129 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 Bds$ (руб 353) | руб 344 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 Bds$ (руб 242) | руб 109 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ (руб 253) | руб 35 | + 621% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.42 Bds$ (руб 128) | руб 66 | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 38 Bds$ (руб 1,434) | руб 592 | + 142% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.64 Bds$ (руб 211) | руб 110 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.53 Bds$ (руб 132) | руб 29 | + 352% | |
| 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 80,743) | руб 67,095 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,307 Bds$ (руб 48,906) | руб 38,456 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 259 Bds$ (руб 9,694) | руб 6,392 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,428 Bds$ (руб 128,287) | руб 31,988 | + 301% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 946 Bds$ (руб 35,407) | руб 22,108 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 145 Bds$ (руб 5,411) | руб 4,038 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 Bds$ (руб 1,668) | руб 468 | + 257% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 791 Bds$ (руб 29,603) | руб 25,223 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 457 Bds$ (руб 17,117) | руб 6,505 | + 163% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ (руб 728) | руб 416 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 Bds$ (руб 363) | руб 926 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 74% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150 Bds$ (руб 5,614) | руб 4,620 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 Bds$ (руб 5,614) | руб 2,592 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 248 Bds$ (руб 9,292) | руб 5,570 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 187 Bds$ (руб 7,003) | руб 6,801 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 141% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 141% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000 Bds$ (руб 2,619,838) | руб 1,259,290 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.51 Bds$ (руб 131) | руб 47 | + 180% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 122 Bds$ (руб 4,574) | руб 1,553 | + 195% | |
| Personal Care | + 119% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 119% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ (руб 749) | руб 476 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (руб 1,242) | руб 514 | + 142% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 71 Bds$ (руб 2,639) | руб 1,282 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (руб 1,142) | руб 311 | + 267% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (руб 394) | руб 183 | + 116% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Bds$ (руб 609) | руб 213 | + 185% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.48 Bds$ (руб 168) | руб 80 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.29 Bds$ (руб 198) | руб 99 | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (руб 879) | руб 570 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 97% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 91 Bds$ (руб 3,394) | руб 1,449 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (руб 1,484) | руб 575 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,967 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 184 Bds$ (руб 6,889) | руб 3,419 | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Bds$ (руб 537) | руб 387 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Bds$ (руб 449) | руб 168 | + 168% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.71 Bds$ (руб 139) | руб 223 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (руб 59,882) | руб 37,677 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (руб 27) | руб 7 | + 319% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 134 Bds$ (руб 5,029) | руб 3,491 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (руб 618) | руб 160 | + 286% | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,025 prices entered by 720 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
37.426
RUB
/
BBD
Cost of living in Barbados is 114% more expensive than in Russia
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