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Barbados🇧🇧
At a Glance
How Barbados compares across key indices
Cost of Living
132 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
65/100
Healthcare
63/100
Quality of Life
136/200
Cost of Living
How far your money goes in Barbados
Cost of Living
132
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
99
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
132
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
138
100 = NYC dining
Safety & Crime
Moderate RiskHow safe residents feel in Barbados - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
65/100
Crime Index
30/100
Lower is better
Walking Safety
Daytime100
Nighttime100
0 point drop from day to night
Cities in Barbados
Barbados has 1 city with Freedom Abroad estimates. Bridgetown has the lowest estimated monthly cost at $3,052. Bridgetown leads on safety, scoring 65/100. Bridgetown ranks highest for quality of life at 126/200.
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Bridgetown
$3,052/mo
Safest
Bridgetown
65/100
Best Quality of Life
Bridgetown
126/200
Best Healthcare
Bridgetown
66/100
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1 of 1 shown| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgetown | $3,052 | 65/100 | 126/200 | 66/100 | 45 |
Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.
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Families
Schools
2 verified school profiles across 1 city in Barbados — language model, grade range, credentials, and published tuition. A sample is shown here; filter the full set in the School Finder.
Lockerbie College
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International Curriculum
Cambridge International School
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Healthcare
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Environment
ModerateAir quality, water, and environmental conditions in Barbados
Pollution Index
47/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
23.7ug/m3
Moderate
Environmental Quality
Air Quality100/100
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about living in Barbados, answered with data
What is the cost of living in Barbados?
Barbados has a cost of living index of 132 relative to New York City (100). It is on par with or more expensive than major US cities. Monthly costs for a single person start around $3,052 in Bridgetown.
Is Barbados safe for expats?
Barbados has a safety index of 65/100, making it generally safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Bridgetown scores highest on safety at 65/100.
What is the best city in Barbados for expats and digital nomads?
Bridgetown ranks highest for quality of life in Barbados, scoring 126/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $3,052/mo for a single person.
How good is healthcare in Barbados?
Barbados scores 63/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it good by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
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