Travel budget and cost of living in Speightstown (Barbados) how much does a trip cost?

Speightstown travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Speightstown

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

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Speightstown compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Speightstown in 2025 is 30% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Speightstown in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Speightstown by expense type

Restaurant budget in Speightstown

Lunch

$ 17/person
( $ 17)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 44/person
( $ 44)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

McDonald's meal

$ 8/person
( $ 8)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 1.6 for 500ml
( $ 1.6)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.4

Imported beer

$ 4.2 for 330ml
($ 2.1 to $ 6.3)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Cappuccino

$ 4.3/cup
( $ 4.3)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.5

Fizzy drink

$ 1.5/can
( $ 1.5)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Water bottle

$ 1/bottle
( $ 1)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Speightstown

1-star hotel

$ 124/night
($ 124 to $ 1335)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172

2-star hotel

$ 213/night
($ 82 to $ 645)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

3-star hotel

$ 256/night
($ 100 to $ 818)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 242

4-star hotel

$ 523/night
($ 204 to $ 1104)

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54% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 340

5-star hotel

$ 930/night
($ 550 to $ 1572)

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68% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 555

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 211/month
($ 108 to $ 594)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 174

Room with kitchen

$ 280/month
($ 85 to $ 1142)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 259

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 410/month
($ 110 to $ 1346)

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87% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Cottage or guest house

$ 288/month
($ 164 to $ 680)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 250

Family room

$ 506/month
($ 124 to $ 1539)

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137% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 214

Supermarket food budget in Speightstown

Milk

$ 4/litre
($ 3.2 to $ 4.2)

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254% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.9/500g
($ 1.6 to $ 4.2)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Rice

$ 4.9/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 5.8)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Eggs

$ 6.5/12 eggs
($ 3.2 to $ 7.5)

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64% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Chicken

$ 14/kg
($ 6.3 to $ 16)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 4.7/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 5.3)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6

Tomatoes

$ 5.1/kg
($ 1 to $ 7.3)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Potatoes

$ 3.4/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 4.7)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 2.7
($ 2.6 to $ 3.2)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Speightstown

Taxi (per km)

$ 4.6/km
($ 2.6 to $ 4.6)

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149% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 2.2/litre
($ 2.1 to $ 2.5)

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114% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 11
($ 7.9 to $ 14)

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169% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Leisure activity budget in Speightstown

Cinema

$ 11/ticket
($ 8.5 to $ 11)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Speightstown

Cigarettes

$ 11/pack
($ 9.5 to $ 12)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 77
($ 46 to $ 117)

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36% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 56

Summer dress

$ 58
($ 27 to $ 95)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Plane ticket budget

London → Bridgetown

$ 959
(fair price: $ 815)

Manchester → Bridgetown

$ 973
(fair price: $ 802)

Montreal → Bridgetown

$ 645
(fair price: $ 552)

New York City → Bridgetown

$ 634
(fair price: $ 485)

Toronto → Bridgetown

$ 656
(fair price: $ 519)

Dublin → Bridgetown

$ 933
(fair price: $ 781)