Cost of living in Barbados compared to Greece
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| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 64% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Barbados | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 Bds$ (€14) | €15 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 Bds$ (€10) | €8 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 Bds$ (€8) | €4.11 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Bds$ (€3.82) | €1.21 | + 215% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 Bds$ (€7) | €3.88 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Bds$ (€3.68) | €1.51 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 Bds$ (€4.50) | €4.96 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 Bds$ (€3.08) | €1.30 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Bds$ (€3.23) | €0.84 | + 284% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.42 Bds$ (€1.63) | €1.23 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 38 Bds$ (€18) | €10 | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.64 Bds$ (€2.69) | €2.14 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.53 Bds$ (€1.68) | €0.65 | + 159% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 92% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Barbados | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,823 Bds$ (€1,347) | €761 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,487 Bds$ (€710) | €476 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400 Bds$ (€191) | €189 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,000 Bds$ (€1,909) | €511 | + 274% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,750 Bds$ (€835) | €324 | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 297 Bds$ (€142) | €120 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80 Bds$ (€38) | €23 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Bds$ (€477) | €333 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 700 Bds$ (€334) | €105 | + 217% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ (€9) | €8 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 Bds$ (€4.77) | €7 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 31% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Barbados | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150 Bds$ (€72) | €92 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 Bds$ (€72) | €41 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 248 Bds$ (€118) | €80 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 187 Bds$ (€89) | €90 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 26% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Barbados | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000 Bds$ (€38,172) | €20,244 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.00 Bds$ (€1.91) | €2.01 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €29 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 55% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Barbados | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ (€10) | €3.96 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (€16) | €8 | + 100% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 71 Bds$ (€34) | €33 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (€15) | €3.43 | + 325% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (€5.03) | €3.31 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Bds$ (€8) | €3.65 | + 113% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.48 Bds$ (€2.14) | €2.09 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.29 Bds$ (€2.53) | €2.50 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (€11) | €12 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 53% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Barbados | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 Bds$ (€33) | €28 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (€19) | €16 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €33 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 Bds$ (€72) | €51 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Bds$ (€7) | €10 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 Bds$ (€7) | €3.56 | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.71 Bds$ (€1.77) | €4.13 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (€763) | €581 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (€0.35) | €0.03 | + 1061% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Bds$ (€57) | €42 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (€8) | €4.56 | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 01, 2022.
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Cost of living in Barbados is 59% more expensive than in Greece
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