Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Barbados
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is about the same as in Barbados | ||||
| Switzerland | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (55 Bds$) | 35 Bds$ | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (33 Bds$) | 22 Bds$ | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (29 Bds$) | 15 Bds$ | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.66 (3.63 Bds$) | 8 Bds$ | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (16 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.99 (9 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (26 Bds$) | 34 Bds$ | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.53 (8 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.30 (5.03 Bds$) | 9 Bds$ | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.90 (4.16 Bds$) | 6.00 Bds$ | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (31 Bds$) | 55 Bds$ | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.31 (5.06 Bds$) | 7 Bds$ | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.56 (5.59 Bds$) | 6.00 Bds$ | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 35% more expensive than in Barbados | ||||
| Switzerland | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,365 (7,358 Bds$) | 5,921 Bds$ | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,532 (5,537 Bds$) | 2,000 Bds$ | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 189 (414 Bds$) | 315 Bds$ | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,896 (4,146 Bds$) | 4,000 Bds$ | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,449 (3,168 Bds$) | 1,750 Bds$ | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 97 (211 Bds$) | 297 Bds$ | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 50 (108 Bds$) | 80 Bds$ | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 479 (1,048 Bds$) | 1,000 Bds$ | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 106 (231 Bds$) | 700 Bds$ | - 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 (26 Bds$) | 19 Bds$ | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 33 (71 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | + 356% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 41% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Switzerland | Barbados | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 105 (230 Bds$) | 310 Bds$ | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 50 (110 Bds$) | 220 Bds$ | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 115 (252 Bds$) | 640 Bds$ | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 182 (399 Bds$) | 260 Bds$ | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 10% more expensive than in Barbados | ||||
| Switzerland | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,210 (68,241 Bds$) | 80,000 Bds$ | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 2.05 (4.48 Bds$) | 4.08 Bds$ | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 79 (172 Bds$) | 140 Bds$ | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 48% more expensive than in Barbados | ||||
| Switzerland | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (33 Bds$) | 20 Bds$ | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 35 (77 Bds$) | 33 Bds$ | + 131% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 130 (285 Bds$) | 180 Bds$ | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.29 (12 Bds$) | 31 Bds$ | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.05 (9 Bds$) | 11 Bds$ | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.98 (11 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.69 (5.89 Bds$) | 4.48 Bds$ | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.07 (7 Bds$) | 5.29 Bds$ | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 50 (110 Bds$) | 23 Bds$ | + 366% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 9% more expensive than in Barbados | ||||
| Switzerland | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 (147 Bds$) | 95 Bds$ | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (85 Bds$) | 40 Bds$ | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 85 (187 Bds$) | 110 Bds$ | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 113 (247 Bds$) | 275 Bds$ | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (37 Bds$) | 27 Bds$ | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.13 (11 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (15 Bds$) | 10 Bds$ | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 813 (1,777 Bds$) | 1,600 Bds$ | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.22 (0.48 Bds$) | 0.73 Bds$ | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 81 (177 Bds$) | 160 Bds$ | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (21 Bds$) | 17 Bds$ | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,036 prices entered by 146 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 13% more expensive than in Barbados
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