Cost of living in Barbados compared to United States
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| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 9% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Barbados | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 Bds$ ($15) | $17 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 Bds$ ($11) | $9 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 Bds$ ($9) | $5.07 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Bds$ ($3.96) | $0.99 | + 300% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 Bds$ ($7) | $3.33 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ ($3.82) | $4.43 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 Bds$ ($4.66) | $7 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 Bds$ ($3.20) | $3.93 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ ($3.35) | $1.92 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.42 Bds$ ($1.69) | $3.30 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 38 Bds$ ($19) | $16 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.64 Bds$ ($2.79) | $2.26 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.53 Bds$ ($1.75) | $2.47 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 28% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Barbados | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,823 Bds$ ($1,397) | $2,508 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,487 Bds$ ($736) | $1,960 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400 Bds$ ($198) | $206 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,000 Bds$ ($1,980) | $1,778 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,750 Bds$ ($866) | $1,342 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 297 Bds$ ($147) | $139 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80 Bds$ ($40) | $56 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Bds$ ($495) | $300 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 700 Bds$ ($346) | $135 | + 157% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ ($10) | $12 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 Bds$ ($4.95) | $27 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 43% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Barbados | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150 Bds$ ($74) | $51 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 Bds$ ($74) | $46 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 248 Bds$ ($123) | $92 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 187 Bds$ ($93) | $120 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 36% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Barbados | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000 Bds$ ($39,598) | $25,474 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.00 Bds$ ($1.98) | $1.06 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $77 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Barbados | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ ($10) | $7 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ ($16) | $19 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 71 Bds$ ($35) | $125 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ ($15) | $7 | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ ($5.22) | $4.17 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Bds$ ($8) | $5.50 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.48 Bds$ ($2.22) | $4.18 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.29 Bds$ ($2.62) | $2.05 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ ($12) | $25 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 5% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Barbados | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 Bds$ ($35) | $49 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ ($20) | $27 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $196 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 Bds$ ($74) | $83 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Bds$ ($7) | $13 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 Bds$ ($7) | $5.19 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.71 Bds$ ($1.84) | $6 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ ($792) | $499 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ ($0.36) | $0.17 | + 116% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Bds$ ($59) | $53 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ ($8) | $9 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Barbados is about the same as in United States
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