Cost of living in Barbados
compared to
Barbados Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$31.67
BBD63.33
|
$10.17
-
$43.33
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.75
BBD21.50
|
$10.00
-
$12.50
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.79
BBD3.58
|
$1.43
-
$2.83
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.39
BBD2.77
|
$1.08
-
$2.08
|
Barbados - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.57
BBD5.15
|
$2.15
-
$3.83
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.32
BBD14.65
|
$4.12
-
$8.83
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$13.65
BBD27.30
|
$11.83
-
$21.77
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.22
BBD10.44
|
$3.53
-
$7.20
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.15
BBD12.30
|
$2.72
-
$8.27
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.78
BBD3.57
|
$0.52
-
$2.86
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.42
BBD2.83
|
$1.01
-
$2.49
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.52
BBD5.05
|
$0.52
-
$3.29
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.65
BBD5.29
|
$1.54
-
$3.27
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.92
BBD3.83
|
$0.52
-
$2.83
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.98
BBD3.96
|
$0.79
-
$3.06
|
Barbados - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.82
BBD15.64
|
$7.72
-
$9.01
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$51.00
BBD102.00
|
$50.00
-
$72.28
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$41,250.00
BBD82,500.00
|
$40,000.00
-
$42,500.00
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$33.60
BBD67.20
|
$27.50
-
$47.30
|
Barbados - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$59.67
BBD119.33
|
$51.67
-
$90.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$716.11
BBD1,432.22
|
$516.67
-
$952.23
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$615.56
BBD1,231.11
|
$366.67
-
$916.67
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$100.37
BBD200.74
|
$57.35
-
$193.09
|
Barbados - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$318.06
BBD636.11
|
$200.00
-
$317.50
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$6,250.00
BBD12,500.00
|
$3,000.00
-
$10,000.00
|
Barbados - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.43
BBD4.86
|
$1.92
-
$4.17
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.68
BBD9.36
|
$2.92
-
$6.00
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$8.70
BBD17.40
|
$8.25
-
$10.50
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$79.38
BBD158.75
|
$50.00
-
$95.00
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.25
BBD20.50
|
$8.00
-
$13.75
|
Barbados - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$66.94
BBD133.89
|
$49.17
-
$95.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$57.50
BBD115.00
|
$27.50
-
$82.50
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$142.01
BBD284.03
|
$81.25
-
$250.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$106.39
BBD212.78
|
$52.50
-
$150.00
|
Barbados - Cost of clothing
These numbers reflect the average prices of 3 cities in Barbados, such as
Barbados,
Bridgetown,
Christchurch,
and more. To view the cost of living in a specific city in Barbados, search for a city above.
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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