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Cost of Living
Holetown, Barbados 🇧🇧
#1190
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Nomad Score:
64%
Cost Breakdown
Category | Notes | |
---|---|---|
🏠 Housing |
$650.00
$2,200.00
$150.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in mid-range hotels or Airbnb |
🔌 Utilities |
$120.00
$180.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
📶 Internet & Mobile |
$50.00
$80.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost for prepaid SIM and occasional Wi-Fi access |
🛒 Groceries |
$250.00
$600.00
$20.00
|
Daily cost assuming some self-catering/snacks |
🚗 Transportation |
$80.00
$250.00
$15.00
|
Daily cost including taxis and occasional car rental |
🍽️ Dining Out |
$90.00
$700.00
$40.00
|
Daily cost for meals at local and tourist restaurants |
🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$40.00
$200.00
$25.00
|
Daily cost for tours, beach activities, and entertainment |
🏥 Health Insurance |
$60.00
$350.00
$10.00
|
Daily cost for travel health insurance |
📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Expats may have monthly legal/visa processing fees; tourists typically none |
Total |
$1,340.00
$4,610.00
$265.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$1,200.00
Varies by neighborhood. Holetown is upscale; prices here can be 20-30% higher than other parts of Barbados.
per month
☕ Coffee
$3.50
Specialty coffee shops in tourist areas; local cafes may offer coffee for around $2.50.
per cup