Cost of living in Barbados compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barbados is 92% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Barbados | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 Bds$ (£14) | £13 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 Bds$ (£9) | £6 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Bds$ (£6) | £3.53 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Bds$ (£3.30) | £0.94 | + 252% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Bds$ (£7) | £2.98 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Bds$ (£7) | £2.09 | + 254% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 34 Bds$ (£14) | £4.33 | + 223% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Bds$ (£4.94) | £2.06 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Bds$ (£3.71) | £0.79 | + 367% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6.00 Bds$ (£2.47) | £1.75 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55 Bds$ (£23) | £8 | + 170% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 Bds$ (£2.88) | £2.05 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6.00 Bds$ (£2.47) | £0.92 | + 169% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Barbados is 6% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Barbados | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,921 Bds$ (£2,440) | £2,077 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000 Bds$ (£824) | £1,516 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 315 Bds$ (£130) | £195 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,000 Bds$ (£1,648) | £1,268 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,750 Bds$ (£721) | £1,039 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 297 Bds$ (£122) | £126 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80 Bds$ (£33) | £25 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Bds$ (£412) | £278 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 700 Bds$ (£288) | £85 | + 240% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Bds$ (£8) | £6 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 Bds$ (£6) | £13 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 156% | |||
| Clothes in Barbados is 156% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Barbados | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 310 Bds$ (£128) | £66 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 220 Bds$ (£91) | £32 | + 187% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 640 Bds$ (£264) | £74 | + 255% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 260 Bds$ (£107) | £72 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Barbados is 22% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Barbados | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000 Bds$ (£32,960) | £23,492 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.08 Bds$ (£1.68) | £1.70 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 140 Bds$ (£58) | £97 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Barbados is 38% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Barbados | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Bds$ (£8) | £3.65 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Bds$ (£14) | £10 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 180 Bds$ (£74) | £81 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 Bds$ (£13) | £2.65 | + 374% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Bds$ (£4.34) | £1.71 | + 153% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Bds$ (£7) | £3.56 | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.48 Bds$ (£1.85) | £2.10 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.29 Bds$ (£2.18) | £1.56 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Bds$ (£10) | £15 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Barbados is 37% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Barbados | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95 Bds$ (£39) | £34 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Bds$ (£16) | £21 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110 Bds$ (£45) | £115 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 275 Bds$ (£113) | £61 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 Bds$ (£11) | £9 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Bds$ (£4.94) | £3.23 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 Bds$ (£4.12) | £5.15 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 Bds$ (£659) | £473 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 Bds$ (£0.30) | £0.13 | + 133% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160 Bds$ (£66) | £38 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 Bds$ (£7) | £13 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,912 prices entered by 711 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Barbados is 19% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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