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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

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Barbados vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.49 times less for grocery shopping in Barbados than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.75 EUR (4.36 USD) in Barbados and 6.37 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in Barbados.

3.75 EUR
6.37 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.74 EUR (3.19 USD) in Barbados and 2.16 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in the United States.

2.74 EUR
2.16 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.59 EUR (10 USD) in Barbados and 17.13 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in Barbados.

8.59 EUR
17.13 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.89 EUR (15 USD) in Barbados and 15.46 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.6% lower in Barbados.

12.89 EUR
15.46 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.06 EUR (11.72 USD) in Barbados and 13.81 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Barbados.

10.06 EUR
13.81 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 6.87 EUR (8 USD) in Barbados and 16.32 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Barbados.

6.87 EUR
16.32 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.63 EUR (1.9 USD) in Barbados and 2.87 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in Barbados.

1.63 EUR
2.87 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.96 EUR (5.78 USD) for 12 eggs in Barbados and 6.18 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in Barbados.

4.96 EUR
6.18 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.4 EUR (2.79 USD) in Barbados and 3.27 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in Barbados.

2.40 EUR
3.27 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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21.47 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.27 EUR (2.64 USD) in Barbados and 2.53 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in Barbados.

2.27 EUR
2.53 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.31 EUR (2.69 USD) in Barbados and 4.3 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in Barbados.

2.31 EUR
4.30 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 6.7 EUR (7.8 USD) in Barbados and 14.74 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in Barbados.

6.70 EUR
14.74 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 3.04 EUR (3.54 USD) in Barbados and 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in the United States.

3.04 EUR
1.37 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.84 EUR (3.31 USD) in Barbados and 3.44 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in Barbados.

2.84 EUR
3.44 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.71 EUR (5.48 USD) in Barbados and 4.91 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in Barbados.

4.71 EUR
4.91 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.86 EUR (4.49 USD) in Barbados and 3.21 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in the United States.

3.86 EUR
3.21 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.62 EUR (4.22 USD) in Barbados and 7.1 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49% lower in Barbados.

3.62 EUR
7.10 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.71 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.76 EUR (4.38 USD) in Barbados and 5.47 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in Barbados.

3.76 EUR
5.47 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2 EUR (2.33 USD) in Barbados and 2.14 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.5% lower in Barbados.

2.00 EUR
2.14 EUR

Restaurant

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Barbados vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.45 times less for meals in restaurants in Barbados than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.15 EUR (4.83 USD) in Barbados and 5.03 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.5% lower in Barbados.

4.15 EUR
5.03 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.59 EUR (1.85 USD) in Barbados and 2.84 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44% lower in Barbados.

1.59 EUR
2.84 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.15 EUR (2.5 USD) in Barbados and 6.87 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Barbados.

2.15 EUR
6.87 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.44 EUR (4 USD) in Barbados and 10.31 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Barbados.

3.44 EUR
10.31 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.59 EUR (10 USD) in Barbados and 10.31 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Barbados.

8.59 EUR
10.31 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 85.91 EUR (100 USD) in Barbados and 120.27 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Barbados.

85.91 EUR
120.27 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.18 EUR (20 USD) in Barbados and 22.34 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in Barbados.

17.18 EUR
22.34 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.17 EUR (1.37 USD) in Barbados and 2.19 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Barbados.

1.17 EUR
2.19 EUR

Fuel

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Barbados vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.85 times more for fuel in Barbados than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.39 EUR (1.62 USD) in Barbados and 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in the United States.

1.39 EUR
0.85 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.67 EUR (1.95 USD) in Barbados and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in the United States.

1.67 EUR
0.80 EUR

Transportation

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Barbados vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.17 times less for transportation in Barbados than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 21.48 EUR (25 USD) in Barbados and 113.4 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Barbados.

21.48 EUR
113.40 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.5 EUR (1.75 USD) in Barbados and 2.49 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in Barbados.

1.50 EUR
2.49 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 34.36 EUR (40 USD) in Barbados and 36.08 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in Barbados.

34.36 EUR
36.08 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.58 EUR (3 USD) in Barbados and 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in the United States.

2.58 EUR
1.86 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 12.89 EUR (15 USD) in Barbados and 4.29 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in the United States.

12.89 EUR
4.29 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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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 8.59 EUR (10 USD) in Barbados and 17.18 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50% lower in Barbados.

8.59 EUR
17.18 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 61.21 EUR (71.25 USD) in Barbados and 135.54 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Barbados.

61.21 EUR
135.54 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

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55.84 EUR

Flats for rent

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Barbados vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.76 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 581.68 EUR (677.08 USD) in Barbados and 3486 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Barbados.

581.68 EUR
3 486 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 461.76 EUR (537.5 USD) in Barbados and 2185 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Barbados.

461.76 EUR
2 185 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 1512 EUR (1760.49 USD) in Barbados and 7063 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Barbados.

1 512 EUR
7 063 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 1060 EUR (1233.33 USD) in Barbados and 4490 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Barbados.

1 060 EUR
4 490 EUR

Flats for sale

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Barbados vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.22 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 3007 EUR (3500 USD) in Barbados and 14910 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.8% lower in Barbados.

3 007 EUR
14 910 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 3007 EUR (3500 USD) in Barbados and 10460 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Barbados.

3 007 EUR
10 460 EUR

Salary

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Barbados vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Barbados is 4.18 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1057 EUR (1229.81 USD) in Barbados and 4420 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 76.1% lower in Barbados.

1 057 EUR
4 420 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

-
89.1 EUR

Two stars

135 EUR
126 EUR

Three stars

175 EUR
168 EUR

Four stars

-
217 EUR

Five stars

-
516 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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