Cost of living in Italy compared to Barbados
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 41% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Italy | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (37 Bds$) | 35 Bds$ | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (20 Bds$) | 22 Bds$ | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.75 (10 Bds$) | 15 Bds$ | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (2.77 Bds$) | 8 Bds$ | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.63 (8 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 (5.81 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (16 Bds$) | 34 Bds$ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.11 (4.66 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.67 (3.69 Bds$) | 9 Bds$ | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (2.92 Bds$) | 6.00 Bds$ | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (17 Bds$) | 55 Bds$ | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.83 (4.04 Bds$) | 7 Bds$ | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (2.94 Bds$) | 6.00 Bds$ | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 40% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Italy | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,245 (2,748 Bds$) | 5,921 Bds$ | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €847 (1,869 Bds$) | 2,000 Bds$ | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €173 (381 Bds$) | 315 Bds$ | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €839 (1,851 Bds$) | 4,000 Bds$ | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €588 (1,298 Bds$) | 1,750 Bds$ | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €135 (297 Bds$) | 297 Bds$ | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (55 Bds$) | 80 Bds$ | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €351 (774 Bds$) | 1,000 Bds$ | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (281 Bds$) | 700 Bds$ | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.44 (12 Bds$) | 19 Bds$ | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (24 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | + 55% | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 61% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Italy | Barbados | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (156 Bds$) | 310 Bds$ | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (71 Bds$) | 220 Bds$ | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (178 Bds$) | 640 Bds$ | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (236 Bds$) | 260 Bds$ | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 31% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Italy | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,919 (57,190 Bds$) | 80,000 Bds$ | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (4.00 Bds$) | 4.08 Bds$ | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (79 Bds$) | 140 Bds$ | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 20% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Italy | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (20 Bds$) | 20 Bds$ | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (28 Bds$) | 33 Bds$ | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €78 (171 Bds$) | 180 Bds$ | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (12 Bds$) | 31 Bds$ | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 (7 Bds$) | 11 Bds$ | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.90 (6 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (3.95 Bds$) | 4.48 Bds$ | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.91 (4.22 Bds$) | 5.29 Bds$ | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (39 Bds$) | 23 Bds$ | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 26% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Italy | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (88 Bds$) | 95 Bds$ | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (39 Bds$) | 40 Bds$ | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (145 Bds$) | 110 Bds$ | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (155 Bds$) | 275 Bds$ | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (20 Bds$) | 27 Bds$ | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.85 (4.09 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.09 (11 Bds$) | 10 Bds$ | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €598 (1,320 Bds$) | 1,600 Bds$ | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (0.58 Bds$) | 0.73 Bds$ | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (108 Bds$) | 160 Bds$ | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.21 (11 Bds$) | 17 Bds$ | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,757 prices entered by 238 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 37% cheaper than in Barbados
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