Cost of living in Barbados compared to Argentina
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| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 102% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Barbados | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 Bds$ (ARS $1,869) | ARS $1,423 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 Bds$ (ARS $1,335) | ARS $952 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 Bds$ (ARS $1,099) | ARS $367 | + 199% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Bds$ (ARS $498) | ARS $133 | + 273% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 Bds$ (ARS $872) | ARS $254 | + 243% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ (ARS $480) | ARS $216 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 Bds$ (ARS $587) | ARS $556 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 Bds$ (ARS $402) | ARS $215 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ (ARS $422) | ARS $89 | + 376% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.42 Bds$ (ARS $213) | ARS $188 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 38 Bds$ (ARS $2,386) | ARS $692 | + 245% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.64 Bds$ (ARS $351) | ARS $253 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.53 Bds$ (ARS $220) | ARS $88 | + 149% | |
| Housing | + 169% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 169% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Barbados | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,823 Bds$ (ARS $175,867) | ARS $81,141 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,487 Bds$ (ARS $92,646) | ARS $47,666 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400 Bds$ (ARS $24,921) | ARS $5,898 | + 323% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,000 Bds$ (ARS $249,207) | ARS $52,306 | + 376% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,750 Bds$ (ARS $109,028) | ARS $34,015 | + 221% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 297 Bds$ (ARS $18,481) | ARS $5,475 | + 238% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80 Bds$ (ARS $4,984) | ARS $2,303 | + 116% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Bds$ (ARS $62,302) | ARS $53,768 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 700 Bds$ (ARS $43,611) | ARS $31,008 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ (ARS $1,212) | ARS $688 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 Bds$ (ARS $623) | ARS $499 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 21% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Barbados | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150 Bds$ (ARS $9,345) | ARS $9,110 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 Bds$ (ARS $9,345) | ARS $6,045 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 248 Bds$ (ARS $15,468) | ARS $18,306 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 187 Bds$ (ARS $11,658) | ARS $14,120 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 21% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Barbados | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000 Bds$ (ARS $4,984,132) | ARS $4,263,830 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.00 Bds$ (ARS $249) | ARS $122 | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ARS $2,400 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 95% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Barbados | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ (ARS $1,246) | ARS $588 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (ARS $2,067) | ARS $902 | + 129% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 71 Bds$ (ARS $4,393) | ARS $2,278 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (ARS $1,900) | ARS $498 | + 282% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (ARS $657) | ARS $321 | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Bds$ (ARS $1,014) | ARS $412 | + 146% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.48 Bds$ (ARS $279) | ARS $247 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.29 Bds$ (ARS $330) | ARS $256 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (ARS $1,463) | ARS $1,080 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 52% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Barbados | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 Bds$ (ARS $4,361) | ARS $2,767 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (ARS $2,470) | ARS $1,164 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ARS $3,362 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 Bds$ (ARS $9,345) | ARS $4,295 | + 118% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Bds$ (ARS $893) | ARS $748 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 Bds$ (ARS $935) | ARS $387 | + 142% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.71 Bds$ (ARS $231) | ARS $330 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (ARS $99,683) | ARS $104,887 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (ARS $45) | ARS $28 | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Bds$ (ARS $7,476) | ARS $3,948 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (ARS $1,028) | ARS $316 | + 226% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 06, 2022.
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Cost of living in Barbados is 79% more expensive than in Argentina
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