Cost of living comparison
compared to
British Virgin Islands vs. Barbados Cost of Living Summary
British Virgin Islands is 19.5% more expensive than Barbados overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 0.1% more in British Virgin Islands
- Groceries
-
pay 8.5% more in British Virgin Islands
- Transportation
-
pay 40.6% less in British Virgin Islands
- Housing
-
pay 63.1% more in British Virgin Islands
- Childcare
-
pay 44.5% more in British Virgin Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 22.6% more in British Virgin Islands
- Clothing
-
pay 38.2% more in British Virgin Islands
The cost of housing, childcare, clothing, entertainment and sports, groceries, and restaurants in British Virgin Islands are more expensive than in Barbados.
British Virgin Islands vs. Barbados Cost Breakdown
If you lived in British Virgin Islands instead of Barbados, you would:
pay 0.1% more for restaurants
|
Barbados
|
British Virgin Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$31.67
BBD63.33
|
$24.49
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.42
BBD22.83
|
$13.25
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.87
BBD3.74
|
$1.97
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.47
BBD2.94
|
$1.50
|
|
Barbados vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of restaurants
pay 8.5% more for groceries
|
Barbados
|
British Virgin Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.88
BBD5.77
|
$4.96
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.66
BBD7.33
|
$7.75
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$13.79
BBD27.57
|
$9.43
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.88
BBD11.75
|
$6.10
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.08
BBD12.15
|
$5.21
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.01
BBD4.01
|
$1.56
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.44
BBD2.89
|
$1.59
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.77
BBD5.55
|
$0.91
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.63
BBD5.26
|
$3.22
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.27
BBD4.53
|
$2.39
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.90
BBD3.79
|
$1.95
|
|
Barbados vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of groceries
pay 40.6% less for transportation
|
Barbados
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.80
BBD15.61
|
$4.64
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$26.00
BBD52.00
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$43,750.00
BBD87,500.00
|
?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$35.77
BBD71.55
|
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Barbados vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of transportation
pay 63.1% more for housing
|
Barbados
|
British Virgin Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$65.83
BBD131.67
|
$120.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$726.53
BBD1,453.07
|
$1,458.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$651.39
BBD1,302.78
|
$1,183.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$125.22
BBD250.44
|
$110.12
|
|
Barbados vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of housing
pay 44.5% more for childcare
|
Barbados
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$302.50
BBD605.00
|
$375.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$6,250.00
BBD12,500.00
|
$10,320.00
|
|
Barbados vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of childcare
pay 22.6% more for entertainment and sports
|
Barbados
|
British Virgin Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.67
BBD5.33
|
$3.75
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.82
BBD9.65
|
$6.04
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$7.87
BBD15.73
|
$5.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$74.38
BBD148.75
|
$120.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.25
BBD20.50
|
$12.50
|
|
Barbados vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 38.2% more for clothing
|
Barbados
|
British Virgin Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$57.92
BBD115.83
|
$47.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$35.83
BBD71.67
|
$55.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$98.61
BBD197.22
|
$155.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$78.06
BBD156.11
|
$125.00
|
|
Barbados vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of clothing
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