Moving to Cameroon from Barbados

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Barbados to Cameroon — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Barbados to Cameroon.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BB
15.3
CM
4.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BB
10.0
CM
10.6

Barbados generally does better on safety, though Cameroon leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BB
$1,153
CM
$246
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BB
29.7
CM
1.3

Barbados generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BB
19.0
CM
101.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BB
2.5t
CM
0.4t

Barbados generally does better on environment, though Cameroon leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BB
37.6
CM
2.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BB
87.5%
CM
1.6%

Barbados generally does better on infrastructure, though Cameroon leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BB
8.0%
CM
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BB
$17,400
CM
$4,800

Barbados generally does better on employment & economy, though Cameroon leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BB
78.5 yrs
CM
63.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BB
9.6
CM
48.7

Barbados performs better than Cameroon across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Barbados, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Barbados and Cameroon. To live, work, or study long-term in Cameroon, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Cameroon's immigration authority.

Barbados passport

Barbados passport holder visiting Cameroon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Barbados passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Cameroon.
Cameroon passport

Cameroon passport holder visiting Barbados

Visa Free
Cameroon passport holders can enter Barbados without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Cameroon?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Cameroon has 2.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Cameroon safe for expats?

Barbados generally does better on safety, though Cameroon leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Cameroon is 4.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 15.3 in Barbados.

How is healthcare in Cameroon compared to Barbados?

Barbados generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cameroon, compared to 29.7 in Barbados. Cameroon scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Barbados: 77).

What language do they speak in Cameroon?

The official languages in Cameroon are English and French. In Barbados, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BB CM
Population 302,674 29,321,637
Currency Barbadian Dollar (BBD) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages English English, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1246 +237
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112