Cost of living in India compared to Barbados
Currency:
| Food | - 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 76% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| India | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨371 (9 Bds$) | 35 Bds$ | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨339 (8 Bds$) | 22 Bds$ | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (4.26 Bds$) | 15 Bds$ | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (1.36 Bds$) | 8 Bds$ | - 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨90 (2.23 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 (1.10 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨236 (5.85 Bds$) | 34 Bds$ | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨163 (4.04 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (0.78 Bds$) | 9 Bds$ | - 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨158 (3.91 Bds$) | 6.00 Bds$ | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨769 (19 Bds$) | 55 Bds$ | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨89 (2.20 Bds$) | 7 Bds$ | - 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨39 (0.97 Bds$) | 6.00 Bds$ | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in India is 76% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| India | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨47,205 (1,170 Bds$) | 5,921 Bds$ | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,989 (669 Bds$) | 2,000 Bds$ | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,612 (139 Bds$) | 315 Bds$ | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,963 (619 Bds$) | 4,000 Bds$ | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,251 (353 Bds$) | 1,750 Bds$ | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,405 (134 Bds$) | 297 Bds$ | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨660 (16 Bds$) | 80 Bds$ | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,719 (736 Bds$) | 1,000 Bds$ | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,177 (302 Bds$) | 700 Bds$ | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨548 (14 Bds$) | 19 Bds$ | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨448 (11 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 75% | |||
| Clothes in India is 75% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| India | Barbados | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,570 (64 Bds$) | 310 Bds$ | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,548 (63 Bds$) | 220 Bds$ | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,246 (105 Bds$) | 640 Bds$ | - 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,055 (76 Bds$) | 260 Bds$ | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in India is 66% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| India | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,062,730 (26,336 Bds$) | 80,000 Bds$ | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨108 (2.68 Bds$) | 4.08 Bds$ | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,160 (29 Bds$) | 140 Bds$ | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 65% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| India | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨126 (3.13 Bds$) | 20 Bds$ | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨242 (6 Bds$) | 33 Bds$ | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,330 (33 Bds$) | 180 Bds$ | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨392 (10 Bds$) | 31 Bds$ | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨207 (5.12 Bds$) | 11 Bds$ | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨270 (7 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨179 (4.43 Bds$) | 4.48 Bds$ | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨89 (2.21 Bds$) | 5.29 Bds$ | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨314 (8 Bds$) | 23 Bds$ | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 69% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 69% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| India | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,496 (37 Bds$) | 95 Bds$ | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨647 (16 Bds$) | 40 Bds$ | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,500 (37 Bds$) | 110 Bds$ | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,807 (45 Bds$) | 275 Bds$ | - 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨640 (16 Bds$) | 27 Bds$ | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨204 (5.06 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨179 (4.44 Bds$) | 10 Bds$ | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨47,498 (1,177 Bds$) | 1,600 Bds$ | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.06 (0.03 Bds$) | 0.73 Bds$ | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,794 (44 Bds$) | 160 Bds$ | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨238 (5.89 Bds$) | 17 Bds$ | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 72% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,556 prices entered by 1,085 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 72% cheaper than in Barbados
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