Cost of living in Barbados compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 Bds$ ($12) | $15 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 Bds$ ($9) | $8 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Bds$ ($5.05) | $4.27 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Bds$ ($3.22) | $0.88 | + 268% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Bds$ ($4.76) | $2.89 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ ($3.82) | $4.17 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 Bds$ ($4.67) | $6 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 Bds$ ($3.20) | $3.46 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ ($3.36) | $1.76 | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.42 Bds$ ($1.70) | $3.12 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 38 Bds$ ($19) | $14 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.64 Bds$ ($2.80) | $1.99 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.53 Bds$ ($1.75) | $2.20 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,891 Bds$ ($938) | $2,202 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,017 Bds$ ($504) | $1,580 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 259 Bds$ ($128) | $179 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,428 Bds$ ($1,700) | $1,539 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 946 Bds$ ($469) | $1,144 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 202 Bds$ ($100) | $114 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 Bds$ ($22) | $52 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 791 Bds$ ($392) | $272 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 457 Bds$ ($227) | $128 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ ($10) | $11 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 Bds$ ($4.82) | $22 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 58% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150 Bds$ ($74) | $47 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 Bds$ ($74) | $42 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 248 Bds$ ($123) | $86 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 187 Bds$ ($93) | $107 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 11% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000 Bds$ ($34,723) | $23,610 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.51 Bds$ ($1.74) | $0.67 | + 162% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 122 Bds$ ($61) | $73 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 12% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ ($10) | $7 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ ($16) | $17 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 71 Bds$ ($35) | $111 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ ($15) | $7 | + 132% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ ($5.23) | $3.47 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Bds$ ($8) | $4.88 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.48 Bds$ ($2.22) | $3.66 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.29 Bds$ ($2.63) | $1.82 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ ($12) | $22 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 14% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 91 Bds$ ($45) | $47 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ ($20) | $25 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $199 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 184 Bds$ ($91) | $78 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Bds$ ($7) | $12 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Bds$ ($5.95) | $4.93 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.71 Bds$ ($1.84) | $5.64 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ ($794) | $425 | + 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ ($0.36) | $0.24 | + 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 134 Bds$ ($67) | $49 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ ($8) | $8 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 32,169 prices entered by 4,150 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.49605
USD
/
BBD
Cost of living in Barbados is 8% cheaper than in United States
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Angola is 24% cheaper than in United States
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 56% cheaper than in United States
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in United States
- Cost of living in Armenia is 61% cheaper than in United States
- Cost of living in Andorra is 12% more expensive than in United States
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in United States
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in United States
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in United States