Travel budget and cost of living in Barbados how much does a trip cost?
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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:
- $ 60 for 2 ppl.
- $ 18 per person
- $ 7.2 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1530* (3052 $)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 139 for 2 ppl.
- $ 39 per person
- $ 24 per person
- $ 9.1 per person
Total budget:
$ 3913* (7784 $)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 335 for 2 ppl.
- $ 67 per person
- $ 47 per person
- $ 19 per person
Total budget:
$ 8363* (16646 $)
* 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 2021
Cost of living: Barbados VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Barbados in 2021 is 38% 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:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Cost of living in Barbados by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Barbados compared to the national average.
| Cities | /Barbados | View Details |
|---|---|---|
| Speightstown | 3% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Speightstown |
| Holetown | 4% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Holetown |
| Oistins | 4% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Oistins |
| Bridgetown | 15% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Bridgetown |
Local prices in Barbados by expense type
Barbados: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Barbados is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 17/person
($ 13 to $ 26)
($ 13 to $ 26)
9% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163 course dinner
$ 41/person
($ 27 to $ 64)
($ 27 to $ 64)
31% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32McDonald's meal
$ 10.2/person
($ 7.9 to $ 13)
($ 7.9 to $ 13)
26% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1Local beer
$ 2.5 for 500ml
($ 1.3 to $ 6.1)
($ 1.3 to $ 6.1)
49% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5Imported beer
$ 3.6 for 330ml
($ 2.5 to $ 6.1)
($ 2.5 to $ 6.1)
28% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9Cappuccino
$ 4.2/cup
($ 2.5 to $ 6.1)
($ 2.5 to $ 6.1)
4% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3Fizzy drink
$ 1.6/can
($ 1.3 to $ 2)
($ 1.3 to $ 2)
17% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Water bottle
$ 1.3/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 2)
($ 1.1 to $ 2)
13% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Barbados: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Barbados is 41% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
2-star hotel
$ 93/night
($ 69 to $ 130)
($ 69 to $ 130)
26% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1263-star hotel
$ 185/night
($ 136 to $ 260)
($ 136 to $ 260)
3% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1804-star hotel
$ 486/night
($ 302 to $ 701)
($ 302 to $ 701)
86% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2625-star hotel
$ 941/night
($ 826 to $ 1056)
($ 826 to $ 1056)
85% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510Hotel/Youth Hostel
$ 60/month
($ 60 to $ 60)
($ 60 to $ 60)
50% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 122Room with kitchen
$ 216/month
($ 112 to $ 355)
($ 112 to $ 355)
28% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169Hotel with swimming pool
$ 366/month
($ 187 to $ 596)
($ 187 to $ 596)
122% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Cottage or guest house
$ 157/month
($ 104 to $ 243)
($ 104 to $ 243)
29% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223Family room
$ 433/month
($ 222 to $ 775)
($ 222 to $ 775)
148% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175Barbados: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Barbados is 53% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 3.3/litre
($ 2.9 to $ 4.1)
($ 2.9 to $ 4.1)
292% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9Bread
$ 3/500g
($ 2.3 to $ 4.1)
($ 2.3 to $ 4.1)
7% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Rice
$ 4.5/kg
($ 2 to $ 5)
($ 2 to $ 5)
13% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4Eggs
$ 4.7/12 eggs
($ 3 to $ 7.3)
($ 3 to $ 7.3)
102% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3Chicken
$ 12/kg
($ 6.1 to $ 16)
($ 6.1 to $ 16)
28% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.3Apples
$ 4.1/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 6.7)
($ 1.4 to $ 6.7)
12% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6Tomatoes
$ 4.5/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 6.2)
($ 1.2 to $ 6.2)
5% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3Potatoes
$ 3.2/kg
($ 1 to $ 5)
($ 1 to $ 5)
26% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6Water bottle
$ 2.2
($ 1.1 to $ 3)
($ 1.1 to $ 3)
20% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8Barbados: 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
$ 1.8/ticket
($ 1.6 to $ 1.8)
($ 1.6 to $ 1.8)
21% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3Taxi (per km)
$ 2.5/km
($ 1.9 to $ 2.5)
($ 1.9 to $ 2.5)
54% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Petrol
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2)
($ 1.7 to $ 2)
178% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 10.2
($ 9.1 to $ 13)
($ 9.1 to $ 13)
210% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3Car hire
$ 36/24hrs
($ 23 to $ 83)
($ 23 to $ 83)
9% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40Barbados: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Barbados costs 16% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 9.1/ticket
($ 7.6 to $ 13)
($ 7.6 to $ 13)
24% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Tennis
$ 15/hr
($ 10.2 to $ 16)
($ 10.2 to $ 16)
7% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16Barbados: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Barbados is 67% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 10.2/pack
($ 8 to $ 12)
($ 8 to $ 12)
26% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1Levi's jeans
$ 83
($ 52 to $ 118)
($ 52 to $ 118)
85% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45Summer dress
$ 69
($ 49 to $ 93)
($ 49 to $ 93)
89% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36Plane ticket budget
London → Bridgetown
$ 783
(fair price: $ 607)
(fair price: $ 607)
Manchester → Bridgetown
$ 892
(fair price: $ 713)
(fair price: $ 713)
New York City → Bridgetown
$ 672
(fair price: $ 538)
(fair price: $ 538)
Toronto (Ontario) → Bridgetown
$ 728
(fair price: $ 586)
(fair price: $ 586)
Dublin → Bridgetown
$ 937
(fair price: $ 794)
(fair price: $ 794)
Edinburgh → Bridgetown
$ 965
(fair price: $ 802)
(fair price: $ 802)
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, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Barbados updated on 19-07-2021.