Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Barbados

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Rent Prices in Barbados are 38.7% lower than in United States
Restaurant Prices in Barbados are 0.4% higher than in United States
Groceries Prices in Barbados are 2.2% lower than in United States
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Restaurants	United States Edit	Barbados Edit	Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	20.00 $ (40.00 Bds$)	20.00 $ (40.00 Bds$)	0.0 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	76.00 $ (152.00 Bds$)	100.00 $ (200.00 Bds$)	+31.6 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	12.00 $ (24.00 Bds$)	10.00 $ (20.00 Bds$)	-16.7 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)	6.00 $ (12.00 Bds$)	2.50 $ (5.00 Bds$)	-58.3 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	7.50 $ (15.00 Bds$)	4.00 $ (8.00 Bds$)	-46.7 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	5.31 $ (10.61 Bds$)	4.91 $ (9.83 Bds$)	-7.4 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	2.60 $ (5.19 Bds$)	1.89 $ (3.77 Bds$)	-27.4 %
Bottled Water (12 oz)	2.11 $ (4.21 Bds$)	1.43 $ (2.87 Bds$)	-32.0 %
Markets	United States Edit	Barbados Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	1.06 $ (2.13 Bds$)	3.61 $ (7.21 Bds$)	+238.8 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	3.32 $ (6.65 Bds$)	2.53 $ (5.05 Bds$)	-24.0 %
White Rice (1 lb)	2.08 $ (4.16 Bds$)	1.91 $ (3.82 Bds$)	-8.0 %
Eggs (12, Large Size)	4.41 $ (8.82 Bds$)	5.79 $ (11.58 Bds$)	+31.3 %
Local Cheese (1 lb)	5.90 $ (11.81 Bds$)	3.62 $ (7.25 Bds$)	-38.6 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	5.56 $ (11.12 Bds$)	5.31 $ (10.63 Bds$)	-4.4 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	7.50 $ (15.01 Bds$)	4.45 $ (8.89 Bds$)	-40.8 %
Apples (1 lb)	2.38 $ (4.76 Bds$)	1.92 $ (3.85 Bds$)	-19.3 %
Bananas (1 lb)	0.76 $ (1.53 Bds$)	1.49 $ (2.98 Bds$)	+95.1 %
Oranges (1 lb)	2.03 $ (4.06 Bds$)	2.43 $ (4.86 Bds$)	+19.8 %
Tomatoes (1 lb)	2.22 $ (4.44 Bds$)	2.39 $ (4.79 Bds$)	+7.8 %
Potatoes (1 lb)	1.32 $ (2.64 Bds$)	2.04 $ (4.07 Bds$)	+54.5 %
Onions (1 lb)	1.39 $ (2.78 Bds$)	1.59 $ (3.18 Bds$)	+14.2 %
Lettuce (1 Head)	2.21 $ (4.42 Bds$)	2.68 $ (5.36 Bds$)	+21.2 %
Bottled Water (50 oz)	2.25 $ (4.49 Bds$)	2.62 $ (5.24 Bds$)	+16.7 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	15.00 $ (30.00 Bds$)	15.00 $ (30.00 Bds$)	0.0 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	2.01 $ (4.02 Bds$)	1.96 $ (3.91 Bds$)	-2.8 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	3.62 $ (7.24 Bds$)	2.85 $ (5.70 Bds$)	-21.2 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	10.00 $ (20.00 Bds$)	8.05 $ (16.10 Bds$)	-19.5 %
Transportation	United States Edit	Barbados Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	2.50 $ (5.00 Bds$)	1.75 $ (3.50 Bds$)	-30.0 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	64.00 $ (128.00 Bds$)	25.00 $ (50.00 Bds$)	-60.9 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	3.55 $ (7.10 Bds$)	11.00 $ (22.00 Bds$)	+209.9 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	2.80 $ (5.60 Bds$)	5.91 $ (11.83 Bds$)	+111.2 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	30.00 $ (60.00 Bds$)	40.00 $ (80.00 Bds$)	+33.3 %
Gasoline (1 Liter)	0.89 $ (1.79 Bds$)	2.05 $ (4.10 Bds$)	+128.9 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	34,501.73 $ (69,003.45 Bds$)	37,500.00 $ (75,000.00 Bds$)	+8.7 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	26,055.32 $ (52,110.64 Bds$)	38,333.33 $ (76,666.67 Bds$)	+47.1 %
Utilities (Monthly)	United States Edit	Barbados Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	209.93 $ (419.85 Bds$)	171.25 $ (342.50 Bds$)	-18.4 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	60.65 $ (121.30 Bds$)	50.00 $ (100.00 Bds$)	-17.6 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	72.44 $ (144.88 Bds$)	74.38 $ (148.75 Bds$)	+2.7 %
Sports And Leisure	United States Edit	Barbados Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	45.59 $ (91.18 Bds$)	74.38 $ (148.75 Bds$)	+63.1 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	21.95 $ (43.89 Bds$)	? (? Bds$)
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	15.00 $ (30.00 Bds$)	10.00 $ (20.00 Bds$)	-33.3 %
Childcare	United States Edit	Barbados Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	1,369.96 $ (2,739.92 Bds$)	323.33 $ (646.67 Bds$)	-76.4 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	23,221.90 $ (46,443.79 Bds$)	7,416.67 $ (14,833.33 Bds$)	-68.1 %
Clothing And Shoes	United States Edit	Barbados Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	52.33 $ (104.66 Bds$)	57.50 $ (115.00 Bds$)	+9.9 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	42.69 $ (85.37 Bds$)	34.50 $ (69.00 Bds$)	-19.2 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	90.58 $ (181.17 Bds$)	109.38 $ (218.75 Bds$)	+20.7 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes	113.34 $ (226.68 Bds$)	76.00 $ (152.00 Bds$)	-32.9 %
Rent Per Month	United States Edit	Barbados Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	1,725.97 $ (3,451.93 Bds$)	857.14 $ (1,714.29 Bds$)	-50.3 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	1,426.76 $ (2,853.53 Bds$)	646.88 $ (1,293.75 Bds$)	-54.7 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	2,853.83 $ (5,707.65 Bds$)	2,161.81 $ (4,323.61 Bds$)	-24.2 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	2,383.13 $ (4,766.27 Bds$)	1,481.25 $ (2,962.50 Bds$)	-37.8 %
Buy Apartment Price	United States Edit	Barbados Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	299.46 $ (598.91 Bds$)	325.16 $ (650.32 Bds$)	+8.6 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	252.71 $ (505.42 Bds$)	325.16 $ (650.32 Bds$)	+28.7 %
Salaries And Financing	United States Edit	Barbados Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	4,287.34 $ (8,574.67 Bds$)	1,319.05 $ (2,638.10 Bds$)	-69.2 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	6.47	6.62	+2.5 %
Last update:	5 November 2025	30 October 2025
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