Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Barbados 
| Indices Difference |  |
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| Not enough data to calculate difference in Cost of Living | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Cost of Living Including Rent | |
| Rent Prices in Barbados are 13.6% lower than in Canada | |
| Restaurant Prices in Barbados are 18.8% higher than in Canada | |
| Groceries Prices in Barbados are 9.0% higher than in Canada | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Local Purchasing Power | |
Restaurants | Canada Edit |
Barbados Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
C$25.00 (Bds$35.94) |
C$31.30 (Bds$45.00) |
+25.2 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
C$100.00 (Bds$143.76) |
C$139.12 (Bds$200.00) |
+39.1 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
C$15.00 (Bds$21.56) |
C$13.91 (Bds$20.00) |
-7.2 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
C$8.00 (Bds$11.50) |
C$3.48 (Bds$5.00) |
-56.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
C$8.00 (Bds$11.50) |
C$5.57 (Bds$8.00) |
-30.4 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
C$5.33 (Bds$7.66) |
C$6.89 (Bds$9.91) |
+29.3 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
C$2.93 (Bds$4.21) |
C$2.65 (Bds$3.81) |
-9.5 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
C$2.38 (Bds$3.41) |
C$2.00 (Bds$2.88) |
-15.8 % |
Markets | Canada Edit |
Barbados Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
C$3.10 (Bds$4.46) |
C$5.11 (Bds$7.35) |
+64.8 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
C$3.37 (Bds$4.84) |
C$3.64 (Bds$5.23) |
+8.0 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
C$2.30 (Bds$3.31) |
C$2.46 (Bds$3.54) |
+6.9 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
C$4.96 (Bds$7.14) |
C$7.69 (Bds$11.06) |
+55.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
C$6.86 (Bds$9.86) |
C$4.73 (Bds$6.80) |
-31.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
C$7.64 (Bds$10.99) |
C$6.56 (Bds$9.43) |
-14.1 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
C$9.73 (Bds$13.99) |
C$6.31 (Bds$9.07) |
-35.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
C$2.62 (Bds$3.77) |
C$3.04 (Bds$4.36) |
+15.9 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
C$0.91 (Bds$1.30) |
C$2.18 (Bds$3.13) |
+140.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
C$2.47 (Bds$3.55) |
C$3.79 (Bds$5.44) |
+53.3 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
C$2.56 (Bds$3.67) |
C$4.06 (Bds$5.84) |
+59.0 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
C$1.68 (Bds$2.42) |
C$3.38 (Bds$4.86) |
+100.7 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
C$1.60 (Bds$2.30) |
C$2.45 (Bds$3.52) |
+52.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
C$3.64 (Bds$5.23) |
C$3.81 (Bds$5.48) |
+4.7 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
C$2.44 (Bds$3.51) |
C$3.50 (Bds$5.02) |
+43.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
C$18.72 (Bds$26.91) |
C$22.26 (Bds$32.00) |
+18.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
C$4.03 (Bds$5.80) |
C$2.72 (Bds$3.91) |
-32.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
C$4.52 (Bds$6.49) |
C$4.29 (Bds$6.17) |
-5.0 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
C$20.00 (Bds$28.75) |
C$12.52 (Bds$18.00) |
-37.4 % |
Transportation | Canada Edit |
Barbados Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
C$3.50 (Bds$5.03) |
C$2.43 (Bds$3.50) |
-30.4 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
C$104.25 (Bds$149.87) |
C$18.78 (Bds$27.00) |
-82.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
C$4.43 (Bds$6.36) |
C$13.22 (Bds$19.00) |
+198.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
C$3.38 (Bds$4.86) |
C$8.23 (Bds$11.83) |
+143.5 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
C$38.00 (Bds$54.63) |
C$55.65 (Bds$80.00) |
+46.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
C$1.64 (Bds$2.36) |
C$2.82 (Bds$4.06) |
+71.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
C$39,580.00 (Bds$56,898.47) |
C$52,171.88 (Bds$75,000.00) |
+31.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
C$27,285.04 (Bds$39,223.78) |
C$53,331.25 (Bds$76,666.67) |
+95.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Canada Edit |
Barbados Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
C$209.73 (Bds$301.50) |
C$238.25 (Bds$342.50) |
+13.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
C$59.44 (Bds$85.45) |
C$69.56 (Bds$100.00) |
+17.0 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
C$84.19 (Bds$121.02) |
C$108.32 (Bds$155.71) |
+28.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Canada Edit |
Barbados Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
C$57.80 (Bds$83.09) |
C$106.43 (Bds$153.00) |
+84.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
C$27.90 (Bds$40.10) |
? (?) |
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| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
C$16.00 (Bds$23.00) |
C$13.91 (Bds$20.00) |
-13.0 % |
Childcare | Canada Edit |
Barbados Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
C$1,067.45 (Bds$1,534.51) |
? (?) |
|
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
C$20,197.15 (Bds$29,034.54) |
C$7,072.19 (Bds$10,166.67) |
-65.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Canada Edit |
Barbados Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
C$76.78 (Bds$110.37) |
C$70.43 (Bds$101.25) |
-8.3 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
C$56.31 (Bds$80.95) |
C$54.49 (Bds$78.33) |
-3.2 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
C$123.52 (Bds$177.57) |
C$134.78 (Bds$193.75) |
+9.1 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
C$145.33 (Bds$208.92) |
C$98.55 (Bds$141.67) |
-32.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Canada Edit |
Barbados Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
C$1,807.58 (Bds$2,598.50) |
C$1,228.94 (Bds$1,766.67) |
-32.0 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
C$1,591.92 (Bds$2,288.47) |
C$1,159.38 (Bds$1,666.67) |
-27.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
C$2,871.21 (Bds$4,127.52) |
C$2,527.44 (Bds$3,633.33) |
-12.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
C$2,494.16 (Bds$3,585.49) |
C$2,660.77 (Bds$3,825.00) |
+6.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Canada Edit |
Barbados Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
C$613.22 (Bds$881.54) |
C$452.38 (Bds$650.32) |
-26.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
C$507.12 (Bds$729.01) |
C$452.38 (Bds$650.32) |
-10.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Canada Edit |
Barbados Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
C$4,185.93 (Bds$6,017.51) |
C$2,059.82 (Bds$2,961.11) |
-50.8 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.85 | 8.39 | +72.8 % |
| Last update: | 29 August 2026 | 14 August 2026 | |
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