Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Barbados is 1.15 times more expensive as compared to Brazil.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Barbados and Brazil. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Barbados and Brazil.
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Indicators | Barbados | Brazil |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 2,500 BBD (1,250 USD) | 2,150 BRL (430 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 3,800 BBD (1,900 USD) | 3,500 BRL (700 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 5,000 BBD (2,500 USD) | 4,800 BRL (960 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 1,800 BBD (900 USD) | 1,600 BRL (320 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 2,700 BBD (1,350 USD) | 2,800 BRL (560 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 3,600 BBD (1,800 USD) | 3,500 BRL (700 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 6.85 % | 8.96 % |
Realtor Commission | 5 % | 4.5 % |
Property Taxes | 0.1 to 0.75 % | 0.5 to 1.5 % |
The average housing cost in Barbados is 2.66 times more expensive than Brazil.
Indicators | Barbados | Brazil |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 4,000 BBD (2,000 USD) | 3,000 BRL (600 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 250 BBD (125 USD) | 183 BRL (36.60 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 150 BBD (75 USD) | 100 BRL (20 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 100 BBD (50 USD) | 150 BRL (30 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 50 BBD (25 USD) | 50 BRL (10 USD) |
If you lived in Barbados, instead of Brazil, you would have to pay 226.59% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Barbados costs 3.33 times more compared to Brazil.
Indicators | Barbados | Brazil |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 150 BBD (75 USD) | 106.94 BRL (21.39 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 100 BBD (50 USD) | 78.31 BRL (15.66 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 40 BBD (20 USD) | 70 BRL (14 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 100 BBD (50 USD) | 120 BRL (24 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 159.83% more in Barbados compared to Brazil.
Indicators | Barbados | Brazil |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 6 BBD (3 USD) | 8.03 BRL (1.61 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 4 BBD (2 USD) | 5.53 BRL (1.11 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 2 BBD (1 USD) | 3.81 BRL (0.76 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 5 BBD (2.50 USD) | 4.10 BRL (0.82 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 8 BBD (4 USD) | 11.60 BRL (2.32 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 20 BBD (10 USD) | 45 BRL (9 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 12 BBD (6 USD) | 17.78 BRL (3.56 USD) |
In Barbados, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.61 times more expensive than the cost in Brazil.
If you lived in Barbados, instead of Brazil, you would have to pay 48.67% more for Groceries.
Indicators | Barbados | Brazil |
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Apples (1 KG) | 10 BBD (5 USD) | 10.61 BRL (2.12 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 4 BBD (2 USD) | 6.58 BRL (1.32 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 8 BBD (4 USD) | 5.41 BRL (1.08 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 10 BBD (5 USD) | 7.68 BRL (1.54 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 5 BBD (2.50 USD) | 5.84 BRL (1.17 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 6 BBD (3 USD) | 6 BRL (1.20 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 4 BBD (2 USD) | 6.58 BRL (1.32 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 7 BBD (3.50 USD) | 9.50 BRL (1.90 USD) |
If you lived in Barbados, instead of Brazil, you would have to pay 2.32 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Barbados | Brazil |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 30 BBD (15 USD) | 30 BRL (6 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 150 BBD (75 USD) | 150 BRL (30 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 12 BBD (6 USD) | 35 BRL (7 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 5 BBD (2.50 USD) | 10.04 BRL (2.01 USD) |
Soft Drink | 3 BBD (1.50 USD) | 6.30 BRL (1.26 USD) |
Pizza for One | 20 BBD (10 USD) | 40 BRL (8 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 25 BBD (12.50 USD) | 30 BRL (6 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 12 BBD (6 USD) | 11.50 BRL (2.30 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 105.38% more in Barbados compared to Brazil.
Indicators | Barbados | Brazil |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 30 BBD (15 USD) | 45 BRL (9 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 10 BBD (5 USD) | 25 BRL (5 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 4 BBD (2 USD) | 5.66 BRL (1.13 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 6 BBD (3 USD) | 11.89 BRL (2.38 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 25 BBD (12.50 USD) | 22 BRL (4.40 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 40 BBD (20 USD) | 55 BRL (11 USD) |
If you lived in Barbados, instead of Brazil, you would have to pay 1.75 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Barbados | Brazil |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 100 BBD (50 USD) | 244 BRL (48.80 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 2 BBD (1 USD) | 5.50 BRL (1.10 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | 120 BBD (60 USD) | 50 BRL (10 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 200 BBD (100 USD) | 600 BRL (120 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 10 BBD (5 USD) | 5.40 BRL (1.08 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 3 BBD (1.50 USD) | 7.24 BRL (1.45 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 80 BBD (40 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 3 BBD (1.50 USD) | 5 BRL (1 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 1 BBD (0.50 USD) | 3 BRL (0.60 USD) |
If you lived in Barbados, instead of Brazil, you would have to pay 1.16 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Barbados | Brazil |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 60,000 BBD (30,000 USD) | 130,000 BRL (26,000 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 400 BBD (200 USD) | 500 BRL (100 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 100 BBD (50 USD) | 500 BRL (100 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 1,000 BBD (500 USD) | 1,200 BRL (240 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 300 BBD (150 USD) | 500 BRL (100 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 6 % | 8 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 3 BBD (1.50 USD) | 5.65 BRL (1.13 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 11.36 BBD (5.68 USD) | 21.30 BRL (4.26 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | 2 BBD 1 USD | 10 BRL 2 USD |
You would have to pay 1.16 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Barbados compared to that of Brazil.
Indicators | Barbados | Brazil |
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Doctor Visit | 100 BBD (50 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 200 BBD (100 USD) | 300 BRL (60 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 150 BBD (75 USD) | 250 BRL (50 USD) |
Eye Exam | 80 BBD (40 USD) | 100 BRL (20 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 150 BBD (75 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 100 BBD (50 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 100 BBD (50 USD) | 100 BRL (20 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 300 BBD (150 USD) | 500 BRL (100 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 1,000 BBD (500 USD) | 1,500 BRL (300 USD) |
Vaccinations | 60 BBD (30 USD) | 150 BRL (30 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 50 BBD (25 USD) | 80 BRL (16 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 20 BBD (10 USD) | 20 BRL (4 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 500 BBD (250 USD) | 350 BRL (70 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 1,000 BBD (500 USD) | 500 BRL (100 USD) |
If you lived in Barbados, instead of Brazil, you would have to pay 2.14 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Barbados | Brazil |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 2,000 BBD (1,000 USD) | 5,000 BRL (1,000 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 100 BBD (50 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 40 BBD (20 USD) | 70 BRL (14 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 200 BBD (100 USD) | 400 BRL (80 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 100 BBD (50 USD) | 150 BRL (30 USD) |
Haircuts | 30 BBD (15 USD) | 50 BRL (10 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 50 BBD (25 USD) | 100 BRL (20 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 10 BBD (5 USD) | 15 BRL (3 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 5 BBD (2.50 USD) | 7 BRL (1.40 USD) |
If you lived in Barbados, instead of Brazil, you would have to pay 1.06 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Barbados | Brazil |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 120 BBD (60 USD) | 350 BRL (70 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 50 BBD (25 USD) | 150 BRL (30 USD) |
Women's Dress | 80 BBD (40 USD) | 250 BRL (50 USD) |
Summer Dress | 60 BBD (30 USD) | 150 BRL (30 USD) |
Men's Suit | 300 BBD (150 USD) | 800 BRL (160 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 80 BBD (40 USD) | 300 BRL (60 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 60 BBD (30 USD) | 300 BRL (60 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 150 BBD (75 USD) | 350 BRL (70 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 150 BBD (75 USD) | 300 BRL (60 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 100 BBD (50 USD) | 250 BRL (50 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 100 BBD (50 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 20 BBD (10 USD) | 50 BRL (10 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 20 BBD (10 USD) | 50 BRL (10 USD) |
Socks For Men | 10 BBD (5 USD) | 20 BRL (4 USD) |
Socks For Women | 10 BBD (5 USD) | 20 BRL (4 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 150 BBD (75 USD) | 350 BRL (70 USD) |
Sportswear | 100 BBD (50 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
If you lived in Barbados, instead of Brazil, you would have to pay 1.05 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Barbados | Brazil |
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Children's Jeans | 40 BBD (20 USD) | 100 BRL (20 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 60 BBD (30 USD) | 120 BRL (24 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 80 BBD (40 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 500 BBD (250 USD) | 2,500 BRL (500 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 450 BBD (225 USD) | 2,200 BRL (440 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 80 BBD (40 USD) | 80 BRL (16 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 400 BBD (200 USD) | 2,500 BRL (500 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 60 BBD (30 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 500 BBD (250 USD) | 1,000 BRL (200 USD) |
If you lived in Barbados, instead of Brazil, you would have to pay 1.64 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Barbados | Brazil |
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PreSchool Fees | 400 BBD (200 USD) | 2,722.22 BRL (544.44 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 600 BBD (300 USD) | 15,000 BRL (3,000 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 800 BBD (400 USD) | 20,000 BRL (4,000 USD) |
Private School Fees | 1,200 BBD (600 USD) | 40,000 BRL (8,000 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 5,000 BBD (2,500 USD) | 25,000 BRL (5,000 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 10,000 BBD (5,000 USD) | 60,000 BRL (12,000 USD) |
After School Activities | 100 BBD (50 USD) | 300 BRL (60 USD) |
Special Education Services | 300 BBD (150 USD) | 300 BRL (60 USD) |
Tutoring | 50 BBD (25 USD) | 100 BRL (20 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 200 BBD (100 USD) | 50 BRL (10 USD) |
School Supplies | 100 BBD (50 USD) | 30 BRL (6 USD) |
If you lived in Barbados, instead of Brazil, you would have to pay 3.49 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Barbados | Brazil |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 20 BBD (10 USD) | 40 BRL (8 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 40 BBD (20 USD) | 100 BRL (20 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 80 BBD (40 USD) | 150 BRL (30 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 60 BBD (30 USD) | 100 BRL (20 USD) |
Gym Membership | 100 BBD (50 USD) | 135.32 BRL (27.06 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 50 BBD (25 USD) | 80 BRL (16 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 20 BBD (10 USD) | 50 BRL (10 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 15 BBD (7.50 USD) | 30 BRL (6 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 30 BBD (15 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
Bowling | 20 BBD (10 USD) | 70 BRL (14 USD) |
Mini Golf | 25 BBD (12.50 USD) | 50 BRL (10 USD) |
Video Games | 60 BBD (30 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
Streaming Services | 15 BBD (7.50 USD) | 30 BRL (6 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 40 BBD (20 USD) | 100 BRL (20 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 300 BBD (150 USD) | 500 BRL (100 USD) |
If you lived in Barbados, instead of Brazil, you would have to pay 1.19 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Barbados | Brazil |
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Language Classes | 100 BBD (50 USD) | 250 BRL (50 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 50 BBD (25 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
Art Classes | 30 BBD (15 USD) | 100 BRL (20 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 20 BBD (10 USD) | 60 BRL (12 USD) |
Music Lessons | 30 BBD (15 USD) | 80 BRL (16 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 25 BBD (12.50 USD) | 70 BRL (14 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 20 BBD (10 USD) | 40 BRL (8 USD) |
Educational Software | 50 BBD (25 USD) | 150 BRL (30 USD) |
If you lived in Barbados, instead of Brazil, you would have to pay 1.17 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Barbados | Brazil |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 4,000 BBD (2,000 USD) | 5,600 BRL (1,120 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 3,000 BBD (1,500 USD) | 4,200 BRL (840 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 33.33 BBD per hour (16.67 USD) | 44 BRL per hour (8.80 USD) |
Average Bonus | 1,000 BBD (500 USD) | 1,500 BRL (300 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 17.5 % | 0 to 25 % |
Social Security Contributions | 8 % | 11 % |
Pension Contributions | 5 % | 8 % |
Cost of Living Index | 75 | 49 |
Median Household Income | 40,000 BBD (20,000 USD) | 3,500 BRL (700 USD) |
If you lived in Barbados, you would earn 8.09 times more salary as compared to Brazil.
Indicators | Barbados | Brazil |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 200 BBD (100 USD) | 250 BRL (50 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 100 BBD (50 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 80 BBD (40 USD) | 150 BRL (30 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 60 BBD (30 USD) | 120 BRL (24 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.53 times more in Barbados, as compared to Brazil.
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