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:
- $ 64 for 2 ppl.
- $ 21 per person
- $ 8.6 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1697* (2744 $)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 157 for 2 ppl.
- $ 52 per person
- $ 21 per person
- $ 13 per person
Total budget:
$ 4559* (7350 $)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 398 for 2 ppl.
- $ 93 per person
- $ 48 per person
- $ 26 per person
Total budget:
$ 10178* (16408 $)
* 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 2022
Cost of living: Barbados VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Barbados in 2022 is 22% 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 | 5% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Speightstown |
| Holetown | 3% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Holetown |
| Oistins | 3% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Oistins |
| Bridgetown | 7% 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
$ 26/person
($ 13 to $ 33)
($ 13 to $ 33)
27% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203 course dinner
$ 55/person
($ 33 to $ 79)
($ 33 to $ 79)
33% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 9.4 to $ 14)
($ 9.4 to $ 14)
8% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.5Local beer
$ 3.1 for 500ml
($ 1.9 to $ 6.2)
($ 1.9 to $ 6.2)
49% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.2Imported beer
$ 4.4 for 330ml
($ 3.1 to $ 7.5)
($ 3.1 to $ 7.5)
19% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8Cappuccino
$ 5.3/cup
($ 2.2 to $ 7.5)
($ 2.2 to $ 7.5)
5% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6Fizzy drink
$ 2/can
($ 1.7 to $ 2.9)
($ 1.7 to $ 2.9)
20% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5Water bottle
$ 1.6/bottle
($ 1.3 to $ 2.5)
($ 1.3 to $ 2.5)
20% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2Barbados: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Barbados is 44% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
2-star hotel
$ 109/night
($ 81 to $ 161)
($ 81 to $ 161)
21% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1393-star hotel
$ 205/night
($ 149 to $ 291)
($ 149 to $ 291)
4% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1994-star hotel
$ 592/night
($ 373 to $ 838)
($ 373 to $ 838)
104% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2915-star hotel
$ 984/night
($ 856 to $ 1130)
($ 856 to $ 1130)
64% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 602Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 64/month
($ 64 to $ 64)
($ 64 to $ 64)
49% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126Room with kitchen
$ 247/month
($ 122 to $ 439)
($ 122 to $ 439)
29% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 192Hotel with swimming pool
$ 401/month
($ 204 to $ 656)
($ 204 to $ 656)
127% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177Cottage or guest house
$ 180/month
($ 122 to $ 285)
($ 122 to $ 285)
26% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 243Family room
$ 480/month
($ 242 to $ 844)
($ 242 to $ 844)
164% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 182Barbados: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Barbados is 40% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 4.3/litre
($ 2.6 to $ 5)
($ 2.6 to $ 5)
276% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1Bread
$ 3.3/500g
($ 2.3 to $ 5)
($ 2.3 to $ 5)
6% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6Rice
$ 5.3/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 6.9)
($ 2.5 to $ 6.9)
6% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5Eggs
$ 6.8/12 eggs
($ 3.7 to $ 9)
($ 3.7 to $ 9)
76% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Chicken
$ 15/kg
($ 7.5 to $ 28)
($ 7.5 to $ 28)
1% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15Apples
$ 4.7/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 6.2)
($ 1.3 to $ 6.2)
19% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8Tomatoes
$ 4.9/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 7.5)
($ 1.3 to $ 7.5)
10% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4Potatoes
$ 3.9/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 6.2)
($ 1.3 to $ 6.2)
19% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3Water bottle
$ 2.7
($ 1.9 to $ 3.1)
($ 1.9 to $ 3.1)
20% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3Barbados: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Barbados is 17% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 2.2/ticket
($ 2.2 to $ 2.2)
($ 2.2 to $ 2.2)
29% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.1Taxi (per km)
$ 2.9/km
($ 2.4 to $ 3.1)
($ 2.4 to $ 3.1)
42% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2Petrol
$ 2.5/litre
($ 2.2 to $ 3)
($ 2.2 to $ 3)
62% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Car 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 10% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 13/ticket
($ 10 to $ 16)
($ 10 to $ 16)
15% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15Tennis
$ 21/hr
($ 16 to $ 20)
($ 16 to $ 20)
6% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22Barbados: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Barbados is 42% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 13/pack
($ 9.4 to $ 14)
($ 9.4 to $ 14)
16% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11Levi's jeans
$ 87
($ 54 to $ 145)
($ 54 to $ 145)
52% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 57Summer dress
$ 71
($ 33 to $ 114)
($ 33 to $ 114)
57% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45Plane ticket budget
London → Bridgetown
$ 805
(fair price: $ 689)
(fair price: $ 689)
Manchester → Bridgetown
$ 1015
(fair price: $ 825)
(fair price: $ 825)
New York City → Bridgetown
$ 667
(fair price: $ 527)
(fair price: $ 527)
Dublin → Bridgetown
$ 984
(fair price: $ 800)
(fair price: $ 800)
Toronto (Ontario) → Bridgetown
$ 781
(fair price: $ 615)
(fair price: $ 615)
Edinburgh → Bridgetown
$ 977
(fair price: $ 805)
(fair price: $ 805)
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 29-09-2022.
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