Bridgetown

    Barbados, North America
    0.1M people
    America/Barbados
    English
    Cost of living in Bridgetown - Quality of life, safety, and living expenses guide for Bridgetown city
    Beach City
    Island City

    Bridgetown

    Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados, is a vibrant coastal city known for its rich history, stunning beaches, and lively culture. It's a popular tourist destination offering a mix of historical sites, upscale resorts, and local experiences.

    Caribbean City
    Capital City
    Safety
    80
    Security
    Very Safe
    Cost
    78
    Living costs
    Expensive
    Healthcare
    85
    Medical
    Excellent
    30°
    L: 24°
    Best time to visitDecember
    Annual rainfall
    1500mm

    Cost of Living

    78
    Overall Cost
    Expensive
    70
    Rent Index
    Expensive
    85
    Groceries
    Very Expensive
    75
    Restaurants
    Expensive

    Monthly Rent (USD)

    1 Bedroom
    $1,000
    City center
    3 Bedroom
    $2,500
    City center
    Cost vs Global Average28% higher

    Quality of Life
    Medium expat community

    75
    Overall Quality Score
    Excellent quality of life
    Overall Quality
    Life satisfaction
    75
    Excellent
    Good75
    Cultural Diversity
    Multicultural environment
    60
    Good
    Average60
    Food Scene
    Restaurants and cuisine
    80
    Excellent
    Excellent80
    Entertainment
    Nightlife and activities
    70
    Very Good
    Good70
    English Proficiency
    Language accessibility
    100
    Outstanding
    Excellent100
    Expat Integration
    Community inclusion
    70
    Very Good
    Good70
    Cultural Scene
    Rich cultural diversity with 60/100 score
    Food Culture
    Vibrant dining scene rated 80/100
    Entertainment
    70/100 entertainment options

    Location

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    Work & Economy
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    AVERAGE
    $20K
    Annual Salary
    SPEED
    50
    Mbps Internet
    SPACES
    10
    Coworking

    Work Environment Scores

    Job Market
    Professional opportunities
    60
    out of 100
    Average60
    Startup Ecosystem
    Professional opportunities
    50
    out of 100
    Average50
    Business Freedom
    Professional opportunities
    75
    out of 100
    Good75
    Work-Life Balance
    Average work hours per week
    40h

    Healthcare System

    Quality Index
    Healthcare excellence
    85
    Excellent
    Excellent85
    Cost Index
    Healthcare affordability
    70
    Moderate
    Bad70

    System Overview

    System Type
    Universal
    Emergency Number
    211
    Hospital Density
    25
    per 100k people
    Life Expectancy
    Health Indicator
    77
    years
    Compared to global average (73 years)
    Excellent91
    Good health outcomes

    Safety & Security

    Overall SafetyVery Safe
    Score: 80/100
    Crime Rate IndexVery Low
    Index: 20/100 (lower is better)
    Political Stability95/100
    Emergency
    211
    Disaster Risk
    Medium

    Environment & Health

    HEALTHCARE
    85
    Health Index
    LIFESPAN
    77
    Years
    HOSPITALS
    25
    Per 100K

    Environmental Quality

    Air Quality
    Clean air quality
    40
    Fair
    Poor40
    Green Spaces
    Parks and nature access
    70
    Good
    Good70
    Noise Levels
    Peaceful environment
    60
    Good
    Average60
    Air Quality Index
    Moderate air quality
    60

    Transportation & Mobility

    MONTHLY
    $40
    Public Transport
    PER LITER
    $1.50
    Fuel Cost
    PER KM
    $2.00
    Taxi Rate

    Mobility Scores

    Public Transport
    Buses, trains, metro
    50
    Fair
    Walkability
    Pedestrian friendly
    60
    Good
    Traffic Flow
    Commute efficiency
    70
    Good

    Nearby Airports

    Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)

    Mobility & Transportation

    Public Transport
    Quality & coverage
    50
    Fair
    Average50
    Walkability
    Pedestrian-friendly
    60
    Good
    Average60
    Traffic Congestion
    Low
    30 Index
    Bad30

    Transportation Costs

    Public Transport
    $40
    per month
    Fuel
    $1.5
    per liter
    Taxi
    $2
    per km

    Education & Family

    INTERNATIONAL
    5
    Schools
    MONTHLY
    $500
    Childcare

    Quality Scores

    Education Quality
    Schools and universities
    75
    Good
    Family Friendliness
    Child-friendly environment
    75
    Good

    Major Universities

    University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus
    Higher education institution

    Lifestyle & Culture

    Overall Culture Score

    Arts, heritage & cultural richness

    Excellent
    85
    Excellent85
    Cultural Diversity
    Multicultural environment
    60
    Average60
    Food Scene
    Restaurant quality & variety
    80
    Excellent80
    Entertainment
    Arts, events & activities
    70
    Good70
    Nightlife
    Bars, clubs & evening scene
    75
    Good75

    Language & Integration

    English Proficiency
    High
    100
    Excellent100
    Language Barrier
    Low
    10
    Bad10

    Expat Community

    Community Size
    Medium
    Integration Score
    70
    Good70

    Digital Nomad Guide
    Nomad Friendly

    50 Mbps
    Internet Speed
    10
    Coworking Spaces
    Remote Work Infrastructure70/100
    Visa Process70/100
    Banking & Finance80/100
    Avg Salary
    $20,000
    Work Hours/Week
    40h
    Internet Cost
    $50/month
    Visa Info
    Check specific requirements based on nationality
    Business Freedom75/100

    Expat Life & Integration

    Medium Community
    Expat Community Size
    Integration Ease70/100
    Language BarrierMinimal Barrier
    Score: 10/100 (lower is better)
    English Proficiency100/100
    Cultural Diversity60/100
    Official Languages
    English
    Tipping Culture
    10-15%
    Weekend Culture
    Relaxed, beach activities, local events

    Practical Information

    Time Zone
    America/Barbados
    Languages
    English
    Emergency
    211
    Healthcare System
    Universal

    Cultural Guidelines

    Tipping
    10-15%
    Weekend Culture
    Relaxed, beach activities, local events

    Best Time to Visit

    December
    January
    February
    March
    Natural Disaster Risk
    Medium

    Visa Requirements

    Check specific requirements based on nationality

    Key Statistics

    0.1M
    Population
    78
    Cost Index
    50 Mbps
    Internet
    $1.0K
    1BR Rent
    50
    Transport
    $20K
    Avg Salary

    🍱 Eating Out

    🍱 Lunch Menu
    🥂 Dinner for 2
    🥪 Fast Food Meal
    🍻 Beer (0.5L)
    ☕ Cappuccino
    🥤 Coke (0.5L)

    🚌 Transportation

    🚌 Local Ticket
    🎟️ Monthly Pass
    🚕 Taxi (8km)
    ⛽ Gas (1L)

    🏠 Rent & Utilities

    🏙️ 1BR City Center
    🏡 1BR Outside
    🏙️ 3BR City Center
    🏡 3BR Outside
    🔌 Utilities (1 person)
    🌐 Internet (50 Mbps)

    🛒 Groceries

    🥛 Milk (1L)
    🍞 Bread (0.5kg)
    🍚 Rice (1kg)
    🥚 Eggs (12 pack)
    🧀 Cheese (1kg)
    🐔 Chicken (1kg)
    🥩 Beef (1kg)
    🍏 Apples (1kg)

    💼 Other Services

    🏋️ Gym (Monthly)
    🎫 Cinema Ticket
    👩‍⚕️ Doctor Visit
    💇 Haircut
    👖 Jeans
    👟 Sneakers
    👶 Daycare (Monthly)
    🏫 Int'l School (Yearly)

    📍 Location & Places

    Universities

    University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus
    Nearby location

    Airports

    Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
    Nearby location

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