Cost of Living in Barbados - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Barbados
Address: BB

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $1,142 (excluding rent), and $1,760 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $2,408 (excluding rent), and $4,074 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$20.13 BBD 40.26

$10.07 BBD 20.13

$50.3 BBD 101

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$101 BBD 203

$69.9 BBD 140

$127 BBD 253

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$9.93 BBD 19.87

$8.44 BBD 16.89

$12.42 BBD 24.84

Cappuccino

$4.78 BBD 9.56

$2.43 BBD 4.86

$5.83 BBD 11.66

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.76 BBD 3.52

$1.33 BBD 2.66

$2.43 BBD 4.86

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.35 BBD 2.70

$0.99 BBD 1.97

$2.46 BBD 4.93

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.57 BBD 5.15

$1.80 BBD 3.60

$4.12 BBD 8.24

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.99 BBD 7.97

$2.49 BBD 4.98

$6.23 BBD 12.46

Milk (1 liter)

$3.53 BBD 7.05

$2.02 BBD 4.04

$4.55 BBD 9.09

White Bread (500g)

$2.69 BBD 5.39

$1.51 BBD 3.03

$3.53 BBD 7.06

Rice (white) (1kg)

$4.10 BBD 8.20

$2.05 BBD 4.10

$7.69 BBD 15.38

Eggs

$5.56 BBD 11.11

$3.55 BBD 7.09

$8.28 BBD 16.55

Local Cheese (1kg)

$8.27 BBD 16.55

$6.14 BBD 12.29

$12.29 BBD 24.58

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$10.85 BBD 21.69

$5.92 BBD 11.83

$17.75 BBD 35.49

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$10.28 BBD 20.55

$9.07 BBD 18.13

$12.59 BBD 25.19

Apples (1kg)

$4.31 BBD 8.61

$1.02 BBD 2.05

$7.16 BBD 14.32

Banana (1kg)

$3.16 BBD 6.32

$1.98 BBD 3.96

$7.43 BBD 14.86

Oranges (1kg)

$4.83 BBD 9.66

$0.98 BBD 1.96

$7.86 BBD 15.71

Tomato (1kg)

$4.01 BBD 8.02

$1.00 BBD 1.99

$8.16 BBD 16.32

Potato (1kg)

$4.14 BBD 8.29

$1.26 BBD 2.51

$7.54 BBD 15.09

Onion (1kg)

$3.17 BBD 6.34

$1.51 BBD 3.03

$5.05 BBD 10.09

Lettuce (1 head)

$2.59 BBD 5.18

$1.98 BBD 3.95

$2.96 BBD 5.93

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$2.26 BBD 4.52

$1.51 BBD 3.03

$4.04 BBD 8.08

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$8.20 BBD 16.40

$7.69 BBD 15.38

$9.23 BBD 18.45

Wine (Bottle)

$16.09 BBD 32.18

$10.06 BBD 20.11

$19.11 BBD 38.21

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.79 BBD 3.59

$1.52 BBD 3.04

$2.53 BBD 5.07

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.79 BBD 5.59

$1.94 BBD 3.88

$3.88 BBD 7.76

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$1.79 BBD 3.58

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$24.61 BBD 49.22

$19.69 BBD 39.37

$26.58 BBD 53.2

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$14.74 BBD 29.48

$7.37 BBD 14.74

$29.48 BBD 59.0

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$2.48 BBD 4.95

$4.31 BBD 8.62

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$40.33 BBD 80.7

Gasoline (1 liter)

$2.08 BBD 4.16

$1.98 BBD 3.95

$2.15 BBD 4.30

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$39.2K BBD 78.4K

$34.3K BBD 68.6K

$49.0K BBD 98.0K

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$37.5K BBD 74.9K

$35.0K BBD 69.9K

$40.0K BBD 79.9K

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$125 BBD 250

$50.1 BBD 100

$200 BBD 401

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$49.41 BBD 98.8

$44.72 BBD 89.4

$49.69 BBD 99.4

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$60.9 BBD 122

$50.8 BBD 102

$112 BBD 223

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$71.2 BBD 142

$39.43 BBD 78.9

$123 BBD 246

Cinema Ticket

$10.15 BBD 20.30

$8.12 BBD 16.24

$15.23 BBD 30.45

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$265 BBD 531

$200 BBD 401

$446 BBD 892

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$7,426 BBD 14.9K

$6,007 BBD 12.0K

$10.0K BBD 20.0K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$57.9 BBD 116

$30.52 BBD 61.1

$81.4 BBD 163

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$37.69 BBD 75.4

$19.66 BBD 39.33

$49.16 BBD 98.3

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$103 BBD 206

$70.4 BBD 141

$302 BBD 604

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$91.7 BBD 183

$54.8 BBD 110

$149 BBD 299

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$669 BBD 1,339

$446 BBD 893

$992 BBD 1,984

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$543 BBD 1,086

$399 BBD 799

$998 BBD 1,997

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,784 BBD 3,568

$1,115 BBD 2,229

$3,293 BBD 6,586

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,196 BBD 2,393

$741 BBD 1,482

$1,679 BBD 3,359

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$3,446 BBD 6,893

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$3,449 BBD 6,898

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$1,200 BBD 2,401

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

5.62

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: January 18, 2026

By City in Barbados

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Alexandra	-		$302	$275	$578	$625	31.6	145.38
2	Barbados	-	97	$1,142	$1,956	$3,001	$4,470	139.83	201.01
3	Bel Air	-						-	-
4	Bridgetown	110000	84	$965	$1,676	$2,538	$4,128	82.28	141.58
5	Christchurch	-		$1,210	$1,986	$3,569	$6,222	-	-
6	Ellerton	-		$415	$779	$830	$1,494	60.23	176.73
7	Holetown	1500		$776	$709	$1,820	$2,038	14.9	136.05
8	Oistins	-		$366	$1,130	$806	$2,309	203.72	70.72
9	Speightstown	2500						232.96	142.87
10	The Crane	-		$7.14	$7.20	$15.03	$17.26	-	-
11	Wildey	-						37.95	196.82
12	Woodbourne	-						67.19	217.53

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Cost of Living in Barbados - Frequently Asked Questions

Cost of Living in Barbados gives you a practical baseline for planning. You may notice everyday needs sit within a comfortable mid-range compared with larger international hubs, while some imported goods can push prices higher. Housing options vary by neighborhood, from modest coastal apartments to larger inland homes; you can often find value in older buildings or longer leases. Seasonal demand can affect availability and short-term stays, so shoulder seasons offer quieter streets and better balance between work and exploration. Tip: Build a simple budget with clear categories for housing, groceries, transport, and leisure to compare neighborhoods.

When you start the housing search, focus on neighborhoods that balance beach access, amenities, and transit links. Local markets and farmers' stalls offer fresh produce, while supermarkets cover imported staples. For getting around, buses, ride-hailing services, or a scooter can handle most trips; walking is practical in well-connected zones. Use co-working spaces or cafes with reliable wifi if you work remotely. For errands, map practical hubs like grocery clusters and pharmacy strips near your chosen area. Barbados living cost is shaped by location and season, so plan for shifts between busy peak periods and quieter intervals. Tip: Build a simple weekly routine that groups errands by neighborhood to save time and transport.

Think in practical budgets and flexible plans rather than fixed numbers. Start with a simple framework that tracks housing, meals, transport, and leisure, adjusting as you settle into a rhythm. Seasonality matters: busy tourist periods can affect markets, noise levels, and service availability. To find the right neighborhood, map work needs, safety, greenspace, and accessibility to daily errands. Test a few areas on longer stays rather than quick visits, and watch for quiet streets near amenities if you prefer a calmer pace. Tip: Build a lightweight plan for three months, reviewing what works and what to adjust as you go.