Moving to Sweden from Barbados
What to Expect
Considering a move from Barbados to Sweden? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Barbados to Sweden, and you’d need to navigate life in Swedish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Barbados to Sweden.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Sweden compared to Barbados.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Sweden performs significantly better than Barbados across all safety metrics.
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
Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Barbados 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 Sweden leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Sweden performs significantly better than Barbados 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
Sweden generally does better on employment & economy, though Barbados leads in top income tax rate.
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
Sweden performs significantly better than Barbados 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 Sweden. To live, work, or study long-term in Sweden, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Sweden's immigration authority.
Barbados passport holder visiting Sweden
Visa Free
Sweden 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 Sweden?
Connectivity is usually fine (Sweden: 40.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Sweden offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Sweden safe for expats?
Sweden performs significantly better than Barbados across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Sweden is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 15.3 in Barbados.
How is healthcare in Sweden compared to Barbados?
Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Barbados leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 71.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Sweden, compared to 29.7 in Barbados. Sweden scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Barbados: 77).
What language do they speak in Sweden?
The official language in Sweden is Swedish. In Barbados, the official language is English.
