Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Barbados is 2.08 times more expensive as compared to Romania.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Barbados and Romania. 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 Romania.
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 Indicators  | Barbados  | Romania  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 2,500 BBD (1,250 USD) | 3,500 RON (770 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 3,800 BBD (1,900 USD) | 5,500 RON (1,210 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 5,000 BBD (2,500 USD) | 7,500 RON (1,650 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 1,800 BBD (900 USD) | 2,000 RON (440 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 2,700 BBD (1,350 USD) | 3,000 RON (660 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 3,600 BBD (1,800 USD) | 4,000 RON (880 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 6.85 % | 1.5 % |
Realtor Commission  | 5 % | 1.8 % |
Property Taxes  | 0.1 to 0.75 % | 0.1 to 0.5 % |
The average housing cost in Barbados is 1.68 times more expensive than Romania.
Indicators | Barbados | Romania |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 4,000 BBD (2,000 USD) | 10,000 RON (2,200 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 250 BBD (125 USD) | 200 RON (44 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 150 BBD (75 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 100 BBD (50 USD) | 100 RON (22 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 50 BBD (25 USD) | 80 RON (17.60 USD) |
If you lived in Barbados, instead of Romania, you would have to pay 1.80% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Barbados costs 1.10 times less compared to Romania.
Indicators | Barbados | Romania |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 150 BBD (75 USD) | 50 RON (11 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 100 BBD (50 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 40 BBD (20 USD) | 20 RON (4.40 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 100 BBD (50 USD) | 40 RON (8.80 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 533.12% more in Barbados compared to Romania.
Indicators | Barbados | Romania |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 6 BBD (3 USD) | 7 RON (1.54 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 4 BBD (2 USD) | 5 RON (1.10 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 2 BBD (1 USD) | 2 RON (0.44 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 5 BBD (2.50 USD) | 3 RON (0.66 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 8 BBD (4 USD) | 12 RON (2.64 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 20 BBD (10 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 12 BBD (6 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
In Barbados, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.95 times more expensive than the cost in Romania.
If you lived in Barbados, instead of Romania, you would have to pay 45.56% more for Groceries.
Indicators | Barbados | Romania |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 10 BBD (5 USD) | 8 RON (1.76 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 4 BBD (2 USD) | 6 RON (1.32 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 8 BBD (4 USD) | 8 RON (1.76 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 10 BBD (5 USD) | 6 RON (1.32 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 5 BBD (2.50 USD) | 4 RON (0.88 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 6 BBD (3 USD) | 10 RON (2.20 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 4 BBD (2 USD) | 5 RON (1.10 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 7 BBD (3.50 USD) | 8 RON (1.76 USD) |
If you lived in Barbados, instead of Romania, you would have to pay 2.23 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Barbados | Romania |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 30 BBD (15 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 150 BBD (75 USD) | 80 RON (17.60 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 12 BBD (6 USD) | 20 RON (4.40 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 5 BBD (2.50 USD) | 10 RON (2.20 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 3 BBD (1.50 USD) | 5 RON (1.10 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 20 BBD (10 USD) | 40 RON (8.80 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 25 BBD (12.50 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 12 BBD (6 USD) | 15 RON (3.30 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 153.95% more in Barbados compared to Romania.
Indicators | Barbados | Romania |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 30 BBD (15 USD) | 40 RON (8.80 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 10 BBD (5 USD) | 20 RON (4.40 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 4 BBD (2 USD) | 5 RON (1.10 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 6 BBD (3 USD) | 8 RON (1.76 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 25 BBD (12.50 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 40 BBD (20 USD) | 50 RON (11 USD) |
If you lived in Barbados, instead of Romania, you would have to pay 1.71 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Barbados | Romania |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 100 BBD (50 USD) | 80 RON (17.60 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 2 BBD (1 USD) | 4 RON (0.88 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | 120 BBD (60 USD) | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 200 BBD (100 USD) | 300 RON (66 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 10 BBD (5 USD) | 6 RON (1.32 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 3 BBD (1.50 USD) | 2 RON (0.44 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 80 BBD (40 USD) | 100 RON (22 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 3 BBD (1.50 USD) | 5 RON (1.10 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 1 BBD (0.50 USD) | 3 RON (0.66 USD) |
If you lived in Barbados, instead of Romania, you would have to pay 2.36 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Barbados | Romania |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 60,000 BBD (30,000 USD) | 50,000 RON (11,000 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 400 BBD (200 USD) | 200 RON (44 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 100 BBD (50 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 1,000 BBD (500 USD) | 800 RON (176 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 300 BBD (150 USD) | 200 RON (44 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 6 % | 7 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 3 BBD (1.50 USD) | 6 RON (1.32 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 11.36 BBD (5.68 USD) | 25 RON (5.50 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | 2 BBD 1 USD | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 2.73 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Barbados compared to that of Romania.
Indicators | Barbados | Romania |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 100 BBD (50 USD) | 100 RON (22 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 200 BBD (100 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 150 BBD (75 USD) | 120 RON (26.40 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 80 BBD (40 USD) | 60 RON (13.20 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 150 BBD (75 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 100 BBD (50 USD) | 100 RON (22 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 100 BBD (50 USD) | 100 RON (22 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 300 BBD (150 USD) | 300 RON (66 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 1,000 BBD (500 USD) | 250 RON (55 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 60 BBD (30 USD) | 50 RON (11 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 50 BBD (25 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 20 BBD (10 USD) | 10 RON (2.20 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 500 BBD (250 USD) | 250 RON (55 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 1,000 BBD (500 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
If you lived in Barbados, instead of Romania, you would have to pay 4.76 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Barbados | Romania |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 2,000 BBD (1,000 USD) | 500 RON (110 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 100 BBD (50 USD) | 200 RON (44 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 40 BBD (20 USD) | 60 RON (13.20 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 200 BBD (100 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 100 BBD (50 USD) | 100 RON (22 USD) |
Haircuts  | 30 BBD (15 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 50 BBD (25 USD) | 100 RON (22 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 10 BBD (5 USD) | 10 RON (2.20 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 5 BBD (2.50 USD) | 5 RON (1.10 USD) |
If you lived in Barbados, instead of Romania, you would have to pay 4.99 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Barbados | Romania |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 120 BBD (60 USD) | 400 RON (88 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 50 BBD (25 USD) | 100 RON (22 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 80 BBD (40 USD) | 300 RON (66 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 60 BBD (30 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 300 BBD (150 USD) | 800 RON (176 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 80 BBD (40 USD) | 200 RON (44 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 60 BBD (30 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 150 BBD (75 USD) | 200 RON (44 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 150 BBD (75 USD) | 200 RON (44 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 100 BBD (50 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 100 BBD (50 USD) | 120 RON (26.40 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 20 BBD (10 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 20 BBD (10 USD) | 40 RON (8.80 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 10 BBD (5 USD) | 15 RON (3.30 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 10 BBD (5 USD) | 15 RON (3.30 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 150 BBD (75 USD) | 300 RON (66 USD) |
Sportswear  | 100 BBD (50 USD) | 200 RON (44 USD) |
If you lived in Barbados, instead of Romania, you would have to pay 1.05 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Barbados | Romania |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 40 BBD (20 USD) | 80 RON (17.60 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 60 BBD (30 USD) | 100 RON (22 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 80 BBD (40 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 500 BBD (250 USD) | 1,500 RON (330 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 450 BBD (225 USD) | 1,200 RON (264 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 80 BBD (40 USD) | 200 RON (44 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 400 BBD (200 USD) | 1,200 RON (264 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 60 BBD (30 USD) | 600 RON (132 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 500 BBD (250 USD) | 1,000 RON (220 USD) |
If you lived in Barbados, instead of Romania, you would have to pay 1.22 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Barbados | Romania |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 400 BBD (200 USD) | 1,800 RON (396 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 600 BBD (300 USD) | 3,500 RON (770 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 800 BBD (400 USD) | 5,000 RON (1,100 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 1,200 BBD (600 USD) | 7,000 RON (1,540 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 5,000 BBD (2,500 USD) | 15,000 RON (3,300 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 10,000 BBD (5,000 USD) | 25,000 RON (5,500 USD) |
After School Activities  | 100 BBD (50 USD) | 400 RON (88 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 300 BBD (150 USD) | 1,500 RON (330 USD) |
Tutoring  | 50 BBD (25 USD) | 200 RON (44 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 200 BBD (100 USD) | 300 RON (66 USD) |
School Supplies  | 100 BBD (50 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
If you lived in Barbados, instead of Romania, you would have to pay 1.40 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Barbados | Romania |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 20 BBD (10 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 40 BBD (20 USD) | 60 RON (13.20 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 80 BBD (40 USD) | 80 RON (17.60 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 60 BBD (30 USD) | 70 RON (15.40 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 100 BBD (50 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 50 BBD (25 USD) | 100 RON (22 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 20 BBD (10 USD) | 20 RON (4.40 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 15 BBD (7.50 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 30 BBD (15 USD) | 50 RON (11 USD) |
Bowling  | 20 BBD (10 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 25 BBD (12.50 USD) | 20 RON (4.40 USD) |
Video Games  | 60 BBD (30 USD) | 200 RON (44 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 15 BBD (7.50 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 40 BBD (20 USD) | 50 RON (11 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 300 BBD (150 USD) | 1,000 RON (220 USD) |
If you lived in Barbados, instead of Romania, you would have to pay 1.04 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Barbados | Romania |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 100 BBD (50 USD) | 1,000 RON (220 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 50 BBD (25 USD) | 600 RON (132 USD) |
Art Classes  | 30 BBD (15 USD) | 40 RON (8.80 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 20 BBD (10 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 30 BBD (15 USD) | 60 RON (13.20 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 25 BBD (12.50 USD) | 60 RON (13.20 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 20 BBD (10 USD) | 10 RON (2.20 USD) |
Educational Software  | 50 BBD (25 USD) | 800 RON (176 USD) |
If you lived in Barbados, instead of Romania, you would have to pay 3.52 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Barbados | Romania |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 4,000 BBD (2,000 USD) | 4,000 RON (880 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 3,000 BBD (1,500 USD) | 3,000 RON (660 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 33.33 BBD per hour (16.67 USD) | 50 RON per hour (11 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 1,000 BBD (500 USD) | 5,000 RON (1,100 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 17.5 % | 0 to 19 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 8 % | 25 % |
Pension Contributions  | 5 % | 10 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 75 | 55 |
Median Household Income  | 40,000 BBD (20,000 USD) | 3,000 RON (660 USD) |
If you lived in Barbados, you would earn 7.25 times more salary as compared to Romania.
Indicators | Barbados | Romania |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 200 BBD (100 USD) | 200 RON (44 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 100 BBD (50 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 80 BBD (40 USD) | 100 RON (22 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 60 BBD (30 USD) | 80 RON (17.60 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.89 times more in Barbados, as compared to Romania.
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