Cost of Living in Barbados
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | Bds$40.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | Bds$200.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | Bds$21.25 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | Bds$5.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | Bds$8.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | Bds$10.50 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | Bds$3.98 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | Bds$3.05 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | Bds$7.35 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | Bds$5.23 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | Bds$3.54 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | Bds$11.06 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | Bds$6.80 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | Bds$9.43 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | Bds$9.07 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | Bds$4.36 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | Bds$3.13 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | Bds$5.44 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | Bds$5.84 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | Bds$4.86 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | Bds$3.52 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | Bds$5.48 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | Bds$5.02 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | Bds$32.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | Bds$3.91 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | Bds$6.17 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | Bds$16.20 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | Bds$3.50 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | Bds$0.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | Bds$19.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | Bds$9.66 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | Bds$80.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | Bds$4.07 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | Bds$75,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | Bds$76,666.67 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | Bds$342.50 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | Bds$99.55 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | Bds$155.71 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | Bds$143.60 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ? | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | Bds$22.50 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ? | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | Bds$12,250.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | Bds$101.25 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | Bds$58.33 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | Bds$208.33 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | Bds$162.50 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | Bds$1,766.67 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | Bds$1,666.67 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | Bds$3,633.33 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | Bds$4,014.29 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | Bds$650.32 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | Bds$650.32 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | Bds$2,920.00 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 8.39 | |
Prices in Barbados
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Last update: 5 October 2026
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Last update: 5 October 2026
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