Moving to Pakistan from Barbados
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Barbados to Pakistan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Barbados to Pakistan.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Barbados to Pakistan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Barbados generally does better on safety, though Pakistan leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Barbados generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Barbados generally does better on environment, though Pakistan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Barbados performs better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Pakistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Barbados leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Barbados performs better than Pakistan 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 Pakistan. To live, work, or study long-term in Pakistan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Pakistan's immigration authority.
Barbados passport holder visiting Pakistan
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Pakistan passport holder visiting Barbados
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Pakistan?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Pakistan has 1.3 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 Pakistan safe for expats?
Barbados generally does better on safety, though Pakistan leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Pakistan is 4.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 15.3 in Barbados.
How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Barbados?
Barbados generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 29.7 in Barbados. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Barbados: 77).
What language do they speak in Pakistan?
The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Barbados, the official language is English.
