Cost of living in Austria compared to Barbados
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 36% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Austria | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (31 Bds$) | 35 Bds$ | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (22 Bds$) | 22 Bds$ | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (13 Bds$) | 15 Bds$ | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.47 (3.22 Bds$) | 8 Bds$ | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.51 (12 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.42 (7 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (15 Bds$) | 34 Bds$ | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 (5.16 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.55 (5.58 Bds$) | 9 Bds$ | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (2.22 Bds$) | 6.00 Bds$ | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (14 Bds$) | 55 Bds$ | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.33 (5.09 Bds$) | 7 Bds$ | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.62 (3.53 Bds$) | 6.00 Bds$ | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 28% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Austria | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,752 (3,833 Bds$) | 5,921 Bds$ | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,125 (2,462 Bds$) | 2,000 Bds$ | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €335 (732 Bds$) | 315 Bds$ | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €746 (1,632 Bds$) | 4,000 Bds$ | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €647 (1,415 Bds$) | 1,750 Bds$ | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €164 (359 Bds$) | 297 Bds$ | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (50 Bds$) | 80 Bds$ | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €342 (747 Bds$) | 1,000 Bds$ | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €130 (284 Bds$) | 700 Bds$ | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (22 Bds$) | 19 Bds$ | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (29 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | + 88% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 49% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Austria | Barbados | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (216 Bds$) | 310 Bds$ | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (101 Bds$) | 220 Bds$ | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (191 Bds$) | 640 Bds$ | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (276 Bds$) | 260 Bds$ | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 26% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Austria | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,845 (54,351 Bds$) | 80,000 Bds$ | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (3.92 Bds$) | 4.08 Bds$ | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (97 Bds$) | 140 Bds$ | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 4% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Austria | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (12 Bds$) | 20 Bds$ | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (15 Bds$) | 33 Bds$ | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (332 Bds$) | 180 Bds$ | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (11 Bds$) | 31 Bds$ | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 (7 Bds$) | 11 Bds$ | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.46 (8 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 (4.64 Bds$) | 4.48 Bds$ | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (4.53 Bds$) | 5.29 Bds$ | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €34 (74 Bds$) | 23 Bds$ | + 217% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 34% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Austria | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (88 Bds$) | 95 Bds$ | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (50 Bds$) | 40 Bds$ | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (109 Bds$) | 110 Bds$ | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (145 Bds$) | 275 Bds$ | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (21 Bds$) | 27 Bds$ | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.67 (10 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.90 (9 Bds$) | 10 Bds$ | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (1,092 Bds$) | 1,600 Bds$ | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (0.17 Bds$) | 0.73 Bds$ | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €67 (147 Bds$) | 160 Bds$ | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.84 (13 Bds$) | 17 Bds$ | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 398 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 29% cheaper than in Barbados
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