Cost of Living in Barbados
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 40.00 Bds$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 200.00 Bds$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 20.00 Bds$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 5.00 Bds$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.00 Bds$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 9.92 Bds$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.90 Bds$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 3.04 Bds$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 7.16 Bds$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 5.06 Bds$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 3.40 Bds$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 11.51 Bds$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.43 Bds$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9.68 Bds$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 9.07 Bds$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 4.69 Bds$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 3.59 Bds$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 5.14 Bds$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 5.47 Bds$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 4.07 Bds$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 3.10 Bds$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 5.41 Bds$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 5.28 Bds$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 32.00 Bds$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 3.78 Bds$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.88 Bds$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 17.10 Bds$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.50 Bds$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 27.00 Bds$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 19.00 Bds$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 9.66 Bds$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 80.00 Bds$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 4.08 Bds$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 75,000.00 Bds$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 76,666.67 Bds$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 342.50 Bds$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 100.00 Bds$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 155.71 Bds$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 150.00 Bds$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ? | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 20.00 Bds$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 600.00 Bds$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 14,833.33 Bds$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 107.50 Bds$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 75.00 Bds$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 193.75 Bds$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 145.00 Bds$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,766.67 Bds$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,514.29 Bds$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,666.67 Bds$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 3,385.71 Bds$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 650.32 Bds$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 650.32 Bds$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,295.39 Bds$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 8.44 | |
Prices in Barbados
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Last update: 23 November 2025
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Last update: 23 November 2025
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