Travel budget in Barbados

Barbados: calculate your travel budget

Barbados: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Barbados for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 125 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 6.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2456* (4970 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 238 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 45 per person
  • $ 25 per person
  • $ 10.1 per person

Total budget:

$ 5526* (11158 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 397 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 82 per person
  • $ 48 per person
  • $ 21 per person

Total budget:

$ 9721* (19628 $)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Barbados in 2025

Cost of living: Barbados VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Barbados in 2025 is 17% higher than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:




Local prices in Barbados by expense type

Barbados: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Barbados costs 18% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 21/person
($ 10.1 to $ 51)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 51/person
($ 36 to $ 64)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 10.1/person
($ 8.6 to $ 13)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.5 for 500ml
($ 1.7 to $ 3.6)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.4
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.6 for 330ml
($ 2.1 to $ 6.1)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.9/cup
($ 2.5 to $ 6.1)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.8/can
($ 1.4 to $ 2.5)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.4/bottle
($ 1 to $ 2.5)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Barbados: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Barbados is 42% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 125/night
($ 125 to $ 1349)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 217/night
($ 84 to $ 666)

33% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 259/night
($ 100 to $ 822)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 242
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 535/night
($ 215 to $ 1112)

57% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 341
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 965/night
($ 573 to $ 1638)

74% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 557
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 216/month
($ 108 to $ 627)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 283/month
($ 85 to $ 1171)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 260
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 412/month
($ 111 to $ 1380)

87% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 289/month
($ 170 to $ 668)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 250
Family room
Family room
$ 512/month
($ 125 to $ 1552)

139% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 215

Barbados: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Barbados is 30% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 3.6/litre
($ 2.1 to $ 4.6)

218% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 5.3/500g
($ 3.7 to $ 7.1)

39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Rice
Rice
$ 4.1/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 7.6)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Eggs
Eggs
$ 5.4/12 eggs
($ 3.7 to $ 8.5)

37% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 12/kg
($ 6.1 to $ 19)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 4.6/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 7.1)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.9/kg
($ 1 to $ 8.3)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3.9/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 7.6)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.4
($ 1.5 to $ 4)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Barbados: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Barbados is 82% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.7/ticket
($ 1.7 to $ 1.7)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.5/km
($ 2.1 to $ 4.4)

37% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2.1/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2.2)

103% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 13
($ 7.6 to $ 26)

221% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Barbados: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Barbados costs 34% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 10.1/ticket
($ 8 to $ 16)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 15/hr
($ 10.1 to $ 21)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Barbados: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Barbados is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 8.1/pack
($ 7.6 to $ 10.1)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 66
($ 31 to $ 117)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 57
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 49
($ 21 to $ 76)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Plane ticket budget

London → Bridgetown
London → Bridgetown
London → Bridgetown
$ 963
(fair price: $ 818)
Manchester → Bridgetown
Manchester → Bridgetown
Manchester → Bridgetown
$ 976
(fair price: $ 804)
Montreal → Bridgetown
Montreal → Bridgetown
Montreal → Bridgetown
$ 647
(fair price: $ 554)
New York City → Bridgetown
New York City → Bridgetown
New York City → Bridgetown
$ 636
(fair price: $ 487)
Dublin → Bridgetown
Dublin → Bridgetown
Dublin → Bridgetown
$ 936
(fair price: $ 784)
Toronto → Bridgetown
Toronto → Bridgetown
Toronto → Bridgetown
$ 659
(fair price: $ 521)

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About the information on the cost of living in Barbados

The information about the cost of living in Barbados shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Barbados updated on 30-04-2025.

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