- Cost of Living
- Barbados
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Barbados compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 3% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 Bds$ ($10) | $14 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 Bds$ ($8) | $8 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 Bds$ ($4.76) | $4.54 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Bds$ ($3.19) | $0.89 | + 258% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Bds$ ($4.84) | $3.17 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ ($4.09) | $4.03 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 Bds$ ($5.32) | $6 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Bds$ ($3.65) | $3.34 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Bds$ ($4.08) | $1.60 | + 155% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.29 Bds$ ($2.65) | $3.43 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 Bds$ ($16) | $15 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.98 Bds$ ($3.00) | $1.91 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.84 Bds$ ($1.42) | $2.13 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,770 Bds$ ($1,387) | $2,043 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,458 Bds$ ($730) | $1,582 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 247 Bds$ ($124) | $177 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,525 Bds$ ($764) | $1,584 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 919 Bds$ ($460) | $1,129 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 196 Bds$ ($98) | $121 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 102 Bds$ ($51) | $48 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,738 Bds$ ($871) | $334 | + 160% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 377 Bds$ ($189) | $119 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 48 Bds$ ($24) | $11 | + 123% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Bds$ ($5.34) | $23 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 66% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 169 Bds$ ($84) | $47 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 154 Bds$ ($77) | $45 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300 Bds$ ($150) | $85 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250 Bds$ ($125) | $114 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 2% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,333 Bds$ ($36,729) | $22,348 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.56 Bds$ ($1.78) | $0.77 | + 132% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110 Bds$ ($55) | $85 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 6% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 Bds$ ($14) | $7 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 55 Bds$ ($27) | $19 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 97 Bds$ ($49) | $112 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 31 Bds$ ($15) | $7 | + 125% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Bds$ ($4.85) | $3.50 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 Bds$ ($8) | $5.13 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Bds$ ($3.85) | $3.47 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 Bds$ ($4.51) | $1.85 | + 143% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ ($11) | $21 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 6% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78 Bds$ ($39) | $45 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34 Bds$ ($17) | $25 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 46 Bds$ ($23) | $172 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 220 Bds$ ($110) | $79 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 Bds$ ($6) | $12 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Bds$ ($4.26) | $4.87 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.33 Bds$ ($2.67) | $5.89 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,600 Bds$ ($801) | $425 | + 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ ($0.37) | $0.34 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 159 Bds$ ($80) | $54 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ ($8) | $8 | + 4% | |
| 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 92,961 prices entered by 13,377 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.501
USD
/
BBD
Cost of living in Barbados is 8% cheaper than in United States
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