Island, Barbados
Cost of living in Barbados
How much a month costs in Barbados
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $3,500–5,500 (Bds$7,000–11,000).
Prices in Barbados
Typical 2026 ranges in BBD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | BBD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | Bds$2,400–5,000 | $1,200–2,500 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | Bds$1,800–3,500 | $900–1,750 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | Bds$70–130 | $35–65 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | Bds$350–700 | $175–350 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | Bds$15–30 | $7.5–15.0 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | Bds$60–120 | $30–60 |
| Cappuccino | Bds$8–14 | $4–7 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | Bds$8–14 | $4–7 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | Bds$3.5 | $1.8 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | Bds$25–50 | $12–25 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | Bds$100–200 | $50–100 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | Bds$40–100 | $20–50 |
Value for money: 9/100
A value score of 9/100 means Barbados gives more quality of life per dollar than 8% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 84/100.
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Cheaper alternatives to Barbados
Similar safety, lower cost, in Caribbean.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Cabarete | Dominican Republic | $1,430–2,180 |
| Viñales | Cuba | $1,600–2,500 |
| Las Terrenas | Dominican Republic | $1,510–2,350 |
| Trinidad | Cuba | $1,700–2,700 |
| Varadero | Cuba | $2,000–3,200 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Barbados?
About $1,750–2,500 on a lean budget, $3,500–5,500 for a comfortable month and $7,500–15,000 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Barbados?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs Bds$2,400–5,000 ($1,200–2,500) a month in the center and Bds$1,800–3,500 ($900–1,750) outside it.
How much does food cost in Barbados?
A local meal is Bds$15–30 ($7.5–15.0); a mid-range restaurant is Bds$60–120 ($30–60) per person.
Is Barbados expensive?
Prices in Barbados are about 110% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Visit Barbados
- Grantley Adams International Airport
- Barbados Welcome Stamp (Government of Barbados)
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.