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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.57 EUR (3.88 USD) in Barbados and 5.39 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Barbados.

3.57 EUR
5.39 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.65 EUR (2.87 USD) in Barbados and 2.2 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17% lower in the United States.

2.65 EUR
2.20 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.18 EUR (13.2 USD) in Barbados and 19.36 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in Barbados.

12.18 EUR
19.36 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.83 EUR (15 USD) in Barbados and 16.6 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Barbados.

13.83 EUR
16.60 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 11.11 EUR (12.05 USD) in Barbados and 16.06 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in Barbados.

11.11 EUR
16.06 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.22 EUR (10 USD) in Barbados and 14.75 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Barbados.

9.22 EUR
14.75 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.94 EUR (2.1 USD) in Barbados and 2.96 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in Barbados.

1.94 EUR
2.96 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 5.01 EUR (5.43 USD) for 12 eggs in Barbados and 4.37 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in the United States.

5.01 EUR
4.37 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.39 EUR (3.67 USD) in Barbados and 3.62 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in Barbados.

3.39 EUR
3.62 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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23.04 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.55 EUR (2.77 USD) in Barbados and 2.62 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in Barbados.

2.55 EUR
2.62 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.51 EUR (2.72 USD) in Barbados and 3.94 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in Barbados.

2.51 EUR
3.94 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 16.58 EUR (17.98 USD) in Barbados and 15.41 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in the United States.

16.58 EUR
15.41 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 3.17 EUR (3.44 USD) in Barbados and 1.15 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in the United States.

3.17 EUR
1.15 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.41 EUR (3.69 USD) in Barbados and 3.6 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in Barbados.

3.41 EUR
3.60 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.75 EUR (4.07 USD) in Barbados and 4.91 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in Barbados.

3.75 EUR
4.91 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.9 EUR (3.15 USD) in Barbados and 3.93 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in Barbados.

2.90 EUR
3.93 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 4.06 EUR (4.4 USD) in Barbados and 7.58 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Barbados.

4.06 EUR
7.58 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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8.28 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.81 EUR (4.14 USD) in Barbados and 5.76 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in Barbados.

3.81 EUR
5.76 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.12 EUR (2.3 USD) in Barbados and 2.31 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Barbados.

2.12 EUR
2.31 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 3.91 EUR (4.24 USD) in Barbados and 4.81 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in Barbados.

3.91 EUR
4.81 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.5 EUR (1.63 USD) in Barbados and 2.58 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Barbados.

1.50 EUR
2.58 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.31 EUR (2.5 USD) in Barbados and 7.38 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Barbados.

2.31 EUR
7.38 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.69 EUR (4 USD) in Barbados and 9.22 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60% lower in Barbados.

3.69 EUR
9.22 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.22 EUR (9.99 USD) in Barbados and 11.07 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Barbados.

9.22 EUR
11.07 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 92.21 EUR (100 USD) in Barbados and 92.21 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0% lower in the United States.

92.21 EUR
92.21 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 18.44 EUR (20 USD) in Barbados and 23.05 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20% lower in Barbados.

18.44 EUR
23.05 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.18 EUR (1.27 USD) in Barbados and 2.03 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Barbados.

1.18 EUR
2.03 EUR

Fuel

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Barbados vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.9 times more for fuel in Barbados than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.59 EUR (1.72 USD) in Barbados and 1 EUR (1.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in the United States.

1.59 EUR
1.00 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.93 EUR (2.09 USD) in Barbados and 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56% lower in the United States.

1.93 EUR
0.85 EUR

Transportation

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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 60.89 EUR (66.04 USD) in Barbados and 118.95 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in Barbados.

60.89 EUR
118.95 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.61 EUR (1.75 USD) in Barbados and 2.54 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Barbados.

1.61 EUR
2.54 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.88 EUR (40 USD) in Barbados and 27.66 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25% lower in the United States.

36.88 EUR
27.66 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.31 EUR (2.5 USD) in Barbados and 1.72 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in the United States.

2.31 EUR
1.72 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 13.83 EUR (15 USD) in Barbados and 4.15 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70% lower in the United States.

13.83 EUR
4.15 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 9.22 EUR (10 USD) in Barbados and 16.6 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in Barbados.

9.22 EUR
16.60 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 75.88 EUR (82.29 USD) in Barbados and 90.61 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in Barbados.

75.88 EUR
90.61 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 14.6 EUR (15.84 USD) in Barbados and 35.04 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Barbados.

14.60 EUR
35.04 EUR

Flats for rent

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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 592.19 EUR (642.2 USD) in Barbados and 3505 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Barbados.

592.19 EUR
3 505 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 430.92 EUR (467.31 USD) in Barbados and 2195 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Barbados.

430.92 EUR
2 195 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 1425 EUR (1545 USD) in Barbados and 6542 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in Barbados.

1 425 EUR
6 542 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 979.75 EUR (1062.5 USD) in Barbados and 3788 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Barbados.

979.75 EUR
3 788 EUR

Flats for sale

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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 2847 EUR (3087.22 USD) in Barbados and 13166 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Barbados.

2 847 EUR
13 166 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 3227 EUR (3500 USD) in Barbados and 8553 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Barbados.

3 227 EUR
8 553 EUR

Salary

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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 1137 EUR (1233.33 USD) in Barbados and 5530 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 79.4% lower in Barbados.

1 137 EUR
5 530 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

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104 EUR

Two stars

123 EUR
119 EUR

Three stars

203 EUR
165 EUR

Four stars

455 EUR
223 EUR

Five stars

-
508 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 May 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 May 2024) • Barbados: 3 cities, 23 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3791 hotels

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