Cost of living comparison
New Zealand is 10.4% more expensive than Barbados overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 3.6% less in New Zealand
- Groceries
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pay 34.5% less in New Zealand
- Transportation
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pay 17.8% less in New Zealand
- Housing
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pay 12.3% more in New Zealand
- Childcare
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pay 81.5% more in New Zealand
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 47.9% more in New Zealand
- Clothing
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pay 12.8% less in New Zealand
The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, and housing in New Zealand are more expensive than in Barbados. Expenses including groceries, transportation, clothing, and restaurants are lower in New Zealand. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in New Zealand.
If you lived in New Zealand instead of Barbados, you would:
pay 3.6% less for restaurants
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Barbados
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New Zealand
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$31.67
BBD63.33
|
$13.47
NZ$23.12
|
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|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.75
BBD21.50
|
$8.81
NZ$15.12
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.79
BBD3.58
|
$2.16
NZ$3.71
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.39
BBD2.77
|
$1.94
NZ$3.34
|
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pay 34.5% less for groceries
|
Barbados
|
New Zealand
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.57
BBD5.15
|
$1.86
NZ$3.20
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.32
BBD14.65
|
$3.77
NZ$6.47
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$13.65
BBD27.30
|
$6.55
NZ$11.23
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.22
BBD10.44
|
$5.92
NZ$10.17
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.15
BBD12.30
|
$4.25
NZ$7.29
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.78
BBD3.57
|
$1.15
NZ$1.97
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.42
BBD2.83
|
$1.04
NZ$1.79
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.52
BBD5.05
|
$1.31
NZ$2.24
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.65
BBD5.29
|
$2.31
NZ$3.96
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.92
BBD3.83
|
$0.90
NZ$1.54
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.98
BBD3.96
|
$0.83
NZ$1.43
|
|
pay 17.8% less for transportation
|
Barbados
|
New Zealand
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.82
BBD15.64
|
$6.26
NZ$10.75
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$51.00
BBD102.00
|
$69.15
NZ$118.68
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$41,250.00
BBD82,500.00
|
$24,735.85
NZ$42,450.43
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$33.60
BBD67.20
|
$17.90
NZ$30.72
|
|
pay 12.3% more for housing
|
Barbados
|
New Zealand
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$59.67
BBD119.33
|
$51.16
NZ$87.79
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$716.11
BBD1,432.22
|
$1,007.66
NZ$1,729.30
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$615.56
BBD1,231.11
|
$809.64
NZ$1,389.46
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$100.37
BBD200.74
|
$91.68
NZ$157.33
|
|
pay 81.5% more for childcare
|
Barbados
|
New Zealand
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$318.06
BBD636.11
|
$611.89
NZ$1,050.09
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$6,250.00
BBD12,500.00
|
$10,661.07
NZ$18,296.00
|
|
pay 47.9% more for entertainment and sports
|
Barbados
|
New Zealand
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.43
BBD4.86
|
$6.10
NZ$10.46
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.68
BBD9.36
|
$3.30
NZ$5.67
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$8.70
BBD17.40
|
$22.88
NZ$39.26
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$79.38
BBD158.75
|
$38.53
NZ$66.12
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.25
BBD20.50
|
$10.92
NZ$18.74
|
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pay 12.8% less for clothing
|
Barbados
|
New Zealand
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$66.94
BBD133.89
|
$65.31
NZ$112.07
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$57.50
BBD115.00
|
$40.78
NZ$69.99
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$142.01
BBD284.03
|
$93.71
NZ$160.82
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$106.39
BBD212.78
|
$121.74
NZ$208.93
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