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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 1.49 times less for grocery shopping in Barbados than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.7 EUR (4.36 USD) in Barbados and 6.29 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Barbados.

3.70 EUR
6.29 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.71 EUR (3.19 USD) in Barbados and 2.14 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21% lower in the United States.

2.71 EUR
2.14 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.48 EUR (10 USD) in Barbados and 16.92 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in Barbados.

8.48 EUR
16.92 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.73 EUR (15 USD) in Barbados and 15.27 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.6% lower in Barbados.

12.73 EUR
15.27 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 9.94 EUR (11.72 USD) in Barbados and 13.64 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in Barbados.

9.94 EUR
13.64 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 6.79 EUR (8 USD) in Barbados and 16.12 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Barbados.

6.79 EUR
16.12 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.61 EUR (1.9 USD) in Barbados and 2.83 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in Barbados.

1.61 EUR
2.83 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.9 EUR (5.78 USD) for 12 eggs in Barbados and 6.1 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in Barbados.

4.90 EUR
6.10 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.37 EUR (2.79 USD) in Barbados and 3.23 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in Barbados.

2.37 EUR
3.23 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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21.20 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.24 EUR (2.64 USD) in Barbados and 2.49 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10% lower in Barbados.

2.24 EUR
2.49 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.28 EUR (2.69 USD) in Barbados and 4.25 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Barbados.

2.28 EUR
4.25 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 6.61 EUR (7.8 USD) in Barbados and 14.56 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Barbados.

6.61 EUR
14.56 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 3 EUR (3.54 USD) in Barbados and 1.35 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55% lower in the United States.

3.00 EUR
1.35 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.8 EUR (3.31 USD) in Barbados and 3.4 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in Barbados.

2.80 EUR
3.40 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.65 EUR (5.48 USD) in Barbados and 4.85 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in Barbados.

4.65 EUR
4.85 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.81 EUR (4.49 USD) in Barbados and 3.17 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in the United States.

3.81 EUR
3.17 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.58 EUR (4.22 USD) in Barbados and 7.02 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49% lower in Barbados.

3.58 EUR
7.02 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.62 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.71 EUR (4.38 USD) in Barbados and 5.4 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in Barbados.

3.71 EUR
5.40 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.97 EUR (2.33 USD) in Barbados and 2.11 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.6% lower in Barbados.

1.97 EUR
2.11 EUR

Restaurant

EURBBDUSD

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 4.1 EUR (4.83 USD) in Barbados and 4.97 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.5% lower in Barbados.

4.10 EUR
4.97 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.57 EUR (1.85 USD) in Barbados and 2.8 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Barbados.

1.57 EUR
2.80 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.12 EUR (2.5 USD) in Barbados and 6.79 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Barbados.

2.12 EUR
6.79 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.39 EUR (4 USD) in Barbados and 10.18 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Barbados.

3.39 EUR
10.18 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.48 EUR (10 USD) in Barbados and 10.18 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Barbados.

8.48 EUR
10.18 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 84.84 EUR (100 USD) in Barbados and 118.78 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Barbados.

84.84 EUR
118.78 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 16.97 EUR (20 USD) in Barbados and 22.06 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in Barbados.

16.97 EUR
22.06 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.16 EUR (1.37 USD) in Barbados and 2.16 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in Barbados.

1.16 EUR
2.16 EUR

Fuel

EURBBDUSD

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 1.37 EUR (1.62 USD) in Barbados and 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in the United States.

1.37 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.65 EUR (1.95 USD) in Barbados and 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in the United States.

1.65 EUR
0.79 EUR

Transportation

EURBBDUSD

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 21.21 EUR (25 USD) in Barbados and 111.99 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Barbados.

21.21 EUR
111.99 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.48 EUR (1.75 USD) in Barbados and 2.46 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in Barbados.

1.48 EUR
2.46 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 33.94 EUR (40 USD) in Barbados and 35.63 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.7% lower in Barbados.

33.94 EUR
35.63 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.55 EUR (3 USD) in Barbados and 1.84 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in the United States.

2.55 EUR
1.84 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 12.73 EUR (15 USD) in Barbados and 4.23 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in the United States.

12.73 EUR
4.23 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 8.48 EUR (10 USD) in Barbados and 16.97 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50% lower in Barbados.

8.48 EUR
16.97 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 60.45 EUR (71.25 USD) in Barbados and 133.85 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Barbados.

60.45 EUR
133.85 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

-
55.15 EUR

Flats for rent

EURBBDUSD

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 574.45 EUR (677.08 USD) in Barbados and 3443 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Barbados.

574.45 EUR
3 443 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 456.02 EUR (537.5 USD) in Barbados and 2158 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Barbados.

456.02 EUR
2 158 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 1494 EUR (1760.49 USD) in Barbados and 6975 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Barbados.

1 494 EUR
6 975 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 1046 EUR (1233.33 USD) in Barbados and 4434 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Barbados.

1 046 EUR
4 434 EUR

Flats for sale

EURBBDUSD

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 2969 EUR (3500 USD) in Barbados and 14724 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.8% lower in Barbados.

2 969 EUR
14 724 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 2969 EUR (3500 USD) in Barbados and 10330 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Barbados.

2 969 EUR
10 330 EUR

Salary

EURBBDUSD

Barbados vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Barbados is 4.19 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1043 EUR (1229.81 USD) in Barbados and 4365 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 76.1% lower in Barbados.

1 043 EUR
4 365 EUR

Hotels

EURBBDUSD

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

One star

-
88 EUR

Two stars

133 EUR
124 EUR

Three stars

173 EUR
166 EUR

Four stars

-
214 EUR

Five stars

-
510 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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