Cost of living in Barbados compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 85% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Barbados | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 Bds$ (Dirham 64) | Dirham 52 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 Bds$ (Dirham 40) | Dirham 30 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Bds$ (Dirham 27) | Dirham 15 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Bds$ (Dirham 15) | Dirham 7 | + 120% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Bds$ (Dirham 33) | Dirham 15 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Bds$ (Dirham 33) | Dirham 5.35 | + 513% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 34 Bds$ (Dirham 62) | Dirham 24 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Bds$ (Dirham 22) | Dirham 8 | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Bds$ (Dirham 16) | Dirham 4.03 | + 307% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6.00 Bds$ (Dirham 11) | Dirham 13 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55 Bds$ (Dirham 100) | Dirham 56 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 Bds$ (Dirham 13) | Dirham 9 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6.00 Bds$ (Dirham 11) | Dirham 3.97 | + 175% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 7% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Barbados | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,921 Bds$ (Dirham 10,793) | Dirham 9,160 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000 Bds$ (Dirham 3,645) | Dirham 6,658 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 315 Bds$ (Dirham 575) | Dirham 811 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,000 Bds$ (Dirham 7,291) | Dirham 5,412 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,750 Bds$ (Dirham 3,190) | Dirham 3,534 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 297 Bds$ (Dirham 541) | Dirham 546 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80 Bds$ (Dirham 146) | Dirham 343 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Bds$ (Dirham 1,823) | Dirham 1,466 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 700 Bds$ (Dirham 1,276) | Dirham 330 | + 287% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ (Dirham 35) | Dirham 43 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 Bds$ (Dirham 29) | Dirham 44 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 114% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 114% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Barbados | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 310 Bds$ (Dirham 565) | Dirham 225 | + 151% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 220 Bds$ (Dirham 401) | Dirham 207 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 640 Bds$ (Dirham 1,167) | Dirham 342 | + 241% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 260 Bds$ (Dirham 474) | Dirham 344 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 13% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Barbados | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000 Bds$ (Dirham 145,818) | Dirham 97,182 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.08 Bds$ (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.42 | + 118% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 140 Bds$ (Dirham 255) | Dirham 283 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 8% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Barbados | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ (Dirham 36) | Dirham 23 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (Dirham 60) | Dirham 37 | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 180 Bds$ (Dirham 328) | Dirham 329 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (Dirham 56) | Dirham 26 | + 113% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (Dirham 19) | Dirham 18 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Bds$ (Dirham 30) | Dirham 23 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.48 Bds$ (Dirham 8) | Dirham 14 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.29 Bds$ (Dirham 10) | Dirham 19 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (Dirham 43) | Dirham 54 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 18% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Barbados | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95 Bds$ (Dirham 173) | Dirham 196 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (Dirham 73) | Dirham 97 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110 Bds$ (Dirham 200) | Dirham 237 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 275 Bds$ (Dirham 501) | Dirham 332 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 Bds$ (Dirham 50) | Dirham 77 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Bds$ (Dirham 22) | Dirham 21 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 Bds$ (Dirham 18) | Dirham 45 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (Dirham 2,916) | Dirham 1,845 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (Dirham 1.33) | Dirham 0.53 | + 151% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160 Bds$ (Dirham 292) | Dirham 296 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (Dirham 32) | Dirham 19 | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,219 prices entered by 270 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Barbados is 22% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates
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