Cost of living in Ireland compared to Barbados
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 32% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Ireland | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (34 Bds$) | 35 Bds$ | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (20 Bds$) | 22 Bds$ | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.71 (12 Bds$) | 15 Bds$ | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.38 (3.02 Bds$) | 8 Bds$ | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.37 (10 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.68 (8 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.96 (13 Bds$) | 34 Bds$ | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (5.69 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (2.86 Bds$) | 9 Bds$ | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.14 (7 Bds$) | 6.00 Bds$ | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (31 Bds$) | 55 Bds$ | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.65 (5.80 Bds$) | 7 Bds$ | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.51 (3.29 Bds$) | 6.00 Bds$ | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 20% more expensive than in Barbados | ||||
| Ireland | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,694 (5,890 Bds$) | 5,921 Bds$ | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,050 (4,481 Bds$) | 2,000 Bds$ | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €233 (510 Bds$) | 315 Bds$ | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,906 (4,166 Bds$) | 4,000 Bds$ | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,441 (3,151 Bds$) | 1,750 Bds$ | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €172 (377 Bds$) | 297 Bds$ | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €45 (98 Bds$) | 80 Bds$ | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €472 (1,033 Bds$) | 1,000 Bds$ | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (207 Bds$) | 700 Bds$ | - 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (26 Bds$) | 19 Bds$ | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (36 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | + 131% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 53% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Ireland | Barbados | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (182 Bds$) | 310 Bds$ | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (95 Bds$) | 220 Bds$ | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (207 Bds$) | 640 Bds$ | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (213 Bds$) | 260 Bds$ | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 38% more expensive than in Barbados | ||||
| Ireland | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,282 (64,008 Bds$) | 80,000 Bds$ | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 (4.17 Bds$) | 4.08 Bds$ | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €116 (254 Bds$) | 140 Bds$ | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 5% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Ireland | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.28 (12 Bds$) | 20 Bds$ | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €19 (42 Bds$) | 33 Bds$ | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (133 Bds$) | 180 Bds$ | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.62 (12 Bds$) | 31 Bds$ | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.29 (9 Bds$) | 11 Bds$ | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (14 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.12 (7 Bds$) | 4.48 Bds$ | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.54 (5.55 Bds$) | 5.29 Bds$ | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (45 Bds$) | 23 Bds$ | + 93% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 5% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Ireland | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €57 (126 Bds$) | 95 Bds$ | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (54 Bds$) | 40 Bds$ | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €113 (246 Bds$) | 110 Bds$ | + 124% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €89 (196 Bds$) | 275 Bds$ | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (29 Bds$) | 27 Bds$ | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.66 (8 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (15 Bds$) | 10 Bds$ | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €720 (1,575 Bds$) | 1,600 Bds$ | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (0.55 Bds$) | 0.73 Bds$ | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (109 Bds$) | 160 Bds$ | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €16 (36 Bds$) | 17 Bds$ | + 105% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,092 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ireland is about the same as in Barbados
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