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Cost of Living & Prices:
Barbados vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

EURBBDUSD

Barbados vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.27 times less for grocery shopping in Barbados than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.4 EUR (3.88 USD) in Barbados and 5.12 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Barbados.

3.40 EUR
5.12 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.52 EUR (2.87 USD) in Barbados and 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in the United States.

2.52 EUR
2.10 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.58 EUR (13.2 USD) in Barbados and 18.41 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in Barbados.

11.58 EUR
18.41 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.16 EUR (15 USD) in Barbados and 15.79 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Barbados.

13.16 EUR
15.79 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.57 EUR (12.05 USD) in Barbados and 15.28 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in Barbados.

10.57 EUR
15.28 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 8.77 EUR (10 USD) in Barbados and 14.03 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Barbados.

8.77 EUR
14.03 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.84 EUR (2.1 USD) in Barbados and 2.82 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in Barbados.

1.84 EUR
2.82 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.77 EUR (5.43 USD) for 12 eggs in Barbados and 4.16 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in the United States.

4.77 EUR
4.16 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.22 EUR (3.67 USD) in Barbados and 3.45 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in Barbados.

3.22 EUR
3.45 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

-
21.92 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.43 EUR (2.77 USD) in Barbados and 2.49 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in Barbados.

2.43 EUR
2.49 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.39 EUR (2.72 USD) in Barbados and 3.75 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in Barbados.

2.39 EUR
3.75 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.77 EUR (17.98 USD) in Barbados and 14.66 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7% lower in the United States.

15.77 EUR
14.66 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 3.02 EUR (3.44 USD) in Barbados and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in the United States.

3.02 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.24 EUR (3.69 USD) in Barbados and 3.42 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in Barbados.

3.24 EUR
3.42 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.57 EUR (4.07 USD) in Barbados and 4.68 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in Barbados.

3.57 EUR
4.68 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.76 EUR (3.15 USD) in Barbados and 3.74 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in Barbados.

2.76 EUR
3.74 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.86 EUR (4.4 USD) in Barbados and 7.21 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Barbados.

3.86 EUR
7.21 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.88 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.63 EUR (4.14 USD) in Barbados and 5.48 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Barbados.

3.63 EUR
5.48 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.01 EUR (2.3 USD) in Barbados and 2.19 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Barbados.

2.01 EUR
2.19 EUR

Restaurant

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Barbados vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.15 times less for meals in restaurants in Barbados than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.71 EUR (4.24 USD) in Barbados and 4.58 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19% lower in Barbados.

3.71 EUR
4.58 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.43 EUR (1.63 USD) in Barbados and 2.46 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Barbados.

1.43 EUR
2.46 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.19 EUR (2.5 USD) in Barbados and 7.02 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Barbados.

2.19 EUR
7.02 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.51 EUR (4 USD) in Barbados and 8.77 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60% lower in Barbados.

3.51 EUR
8.77 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.77 EUR (9.99 USD) in Barbados and 10.53 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Barbados.

8.77 EUR
10.53 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 87.72 EUR (100 USD) in Barbados and 87.72 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0% lower in the United States.

87.72 EUR
87.72 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.54 EUR (20 USD) in Barbados and 21.93 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20% lower in Barbados.

17.54 EUR
21.93 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.12 EUR (1.27 USD) in Barbados and 1.93 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42% lower in Barbados.

1.12 EUR
1.93 EUR

Fuel

EURBBDUSD

Barbados vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.04 times more for fuel in Barbados than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.51 EUR (1.72 USD) in Barbados and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45% lower in the United States.

1.51 EUR
0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.84 EUR (2.09 USD) in Barbados and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56% lower in the United States.

1.84 EUR
0.81 EUR

Transportation

EURBBDUSD

Barbados vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.34 times less for transportation in Barbados than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 57.92 EUR (66.04 USD) in Barbados and 113.15 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in Barbados.

57.92 EUR
113.15 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.54 EUR (1.75 USD) in Barbados and 2.41 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in Barbados.

1.54 EUR
2.41 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.09 EUR (40 USD) in Barbados and 26.31 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25% lower in the United States.

35.09 EUR
26.31 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.19 EUR (2.5 USD) in Barbados and 1.63 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.6% lower in the United States.

2.19 EUR
1.63 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 13.16 EUR (15 USD) in Barbados and 3.95 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70% lower in the United States.

13.16 EUR
3.95 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURBBDUSD

Barbados vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 8.77 EUR (10 USD) in Barbados and 15.79 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in Barbados.

8.77 EUR
15.79 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 72.18 EUR (82.29 USD) in Barbados and 86.19 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in Barbados.

72.18 EUR
86.19 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 13.89 EUR (15.84 USD) in Barbados and 33.33 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Barbados.

13.89 EUR
33.33 EUR

Flats for rent

EURBBDUSD

Barbados vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.68 times less for renting an apartment in Barbados than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 563.31 EUR (642.2 USD) in Barbados and 3334 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Barbados.

563.31 EUR
3 334 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 409.9 EUR (467.31 USD) in Barbados and 2088 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Barbados.

409.90 EUR
2 088 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1355 EUR (1545 USD) in Barbados and 6223 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in Barbados.

1 355 EUR
6 223 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 931.98 EUR (1062.5 USD) in Barbados and 3603 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Barbados.

931.98 EUR
3 603 EUR

Flats for sale

EURBBDUSD

Barbados vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.58 times less for buying an apartment in Barbados than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 2708 EUR (3087.22 USD) in Barbados and 12524 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Barbados.

2 708 EUR
12 524 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 3070 EUR (3500 USD) in Barbados and 8136 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Barbados.

3 070 EUR
8 136 EUR

Salary

EURBBDUSD

Barbados vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Barbados is 4.86 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1082 EUR (1233.33 USD) in Barbados and 5260 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 79.4% lower in Barbados.

1 082 EUR
5 260 EUR

Hotels

EURBBDUSD

Barbados vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

-
91 EUR

Two stars

138 EUR
128 EUR

Three stars

179 EUR
171 EUR

Four stars

-
221 EUR

Five stars

-
527 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Barbados: 1 cities, 6 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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