Cost of living in Barbados
Barbados, Barbados
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Cost of living in Barbados vs. Barbados overall average
Barbados is 5.5% more expensive than Barbados overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 5.3% less in Barbados
- Groceries
-
pay 2.0% less in Barbados
- Transportation
-
pay 23.8% more in Barbados
- Housing
-
pay 17.4% more in Barbados
- Childcare
-
pay 15.9% less in Barbados
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 0.6% more in Barbados
- Clothing
-
pay 19.6% more in Barbados
The cost of transportation, clothing, housing, and entertainment and sports in Barbados are more expensive than in Barbados. Expenses including childcare, restaurants, and groceries are lower in Barbados.
Barbados Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$25.00
BBD50.00
|
$12.50
-
$40.00
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.50
BBD21.00
|
$10.00
-
$15.00
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.91
BBD3.81
|
$1.25
-
$2.50
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
BBD2.65
|
$1.00
-
$2.50
|
Barbados - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.31
BBD4.63
|
$1.82
-
$3.50
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.33
BBD6.67
|
$2.50
-
$4.50
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$13.13
BBD26.26
|
$11.36
-
$15.14
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.57
BBD11.14
|
$4.00
-
$7.20
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.52
BBD11.04
|
$2.72
-
$6.80
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.27
BBD4.53
|
$0.58
-
$3.00
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.81
BBD3.63
|
$1.12
-
$2.72
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.27
BBD4.54
|
$0.58
-
$3.18
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.49
BBD4.99
|
$0.45
-
$3.18
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.93
BBD3.86
|
$0.58
-
$3.40
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.18
BBD4.35
|
$0.91
-
$3.40
|
Barbados - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.78
BBD15.55
|
$7.72
-
$8.93
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$75.00
BBD150.00
|
$75.00
-
$75.00
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$47,500.00
BBD95,000.00
|
$45,000.00
-
$50,000.00
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$44.80
BBD89.59
|
$27.50
-
$47.30
|
Barbados - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$75.00
BBD150.00
|
$60.00
-
$100.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$733.33
BBD1,466.67
|
$550.00
-
$900.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$666.67
BBD1,333.33
|
$400.00
-
$1,000.00
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$133.82
BBD267.65
|
$76.47
-
$233.24
|
Barbados - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$267.50
BBD535.00
|
$200.00
-
$335.00
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
??
-
??
|
Barbados - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.29
BBD4.59
|
$1.50
-
$6.00
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.17
BBD8.33
|
$1.75
-
$6.00
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$10.00
BBD20.00
|
$9.00
-
$11.00
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$85.00
BBD170.00
|
$50.00
-
$100.00
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.00
BBD20.00
|
$8.00
-
$10.00
|
Barbados - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$70.83
BBD141.67
|
$42.50
-
$110.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$60.00
BBD120.00
|
$25.00
-
$90.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$191.67
BBD383.33
|
$87.50
-
$200.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$141.67
BBD283.33
|
$55.00
-
$150.00
|
Barbados - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Barbados
to see the average cost of cities throughout Barbados, like
Barbados,
Christchurch,
Bridgetown,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Barbados compared to Barbados.
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