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Cost of Living
Oistins, Barbados 🇧🇧
#1191
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Nomad Score:
60%
Cost Breakdown
Category | Notes | |
---|---|---|
🏠 Housing |
$450.00
$1,800.00
$120.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in guesthouses or 2-star hotels |
🔌 Utilities |
$120.00
$180.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
📶 Internet & Mobile |
$40.00
$80.00
$5.00
|
Prepaid SIM or WiFi hotspot daily cost |
🛒 Groceries |
$250.00
$600.00
$15.00
|
Daily cost assuming some self-catering |
🚗 Transportation |
$80.00
$150.00
$10.00
|
Daily cost for taxis or rental scooters |
🍽️ Dining Out |
$60.00
$600.00
$40.00
|
Daily cost for meals at local and tourist restaurants |
🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$30.00
$150.00
$20.00
|
Daily cost for tours, beach activities, and entertainment |
🏥 Health Insurance |
$50.00
$250.00
$0.00
|
Usually covered by travel insurance, not included here |
📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$75.00
$0.00
|
Monthly average of visa renewals or legal paperwork for expats |
Total |
$1,080.00
$3,885.00
$210.00
|
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)
$850.00
Varies by neighborhood. Oistins is more affordable than Bridgetown; city center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$3.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper, around $2.00-$2.50.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$4.00
Local beers at bars and restaurants; imported beers may cost more.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$10.00
Local eateries and street food stalls offer meals at this price; tourist spots may charge more.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$8.50
Typical fast food chains and local equivalents.
per meal
🚕 Taxi per km
$2.00
Rates vary by company; negotiated fares common.
per km