Moving to Yemen from Barbados

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Barbados to Yemen? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Barbados to Yemen, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Yemen compared to Barbados.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BB
15.3
YE
6.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BB
10.0
YE
29.8

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BB
$1,153
YE
$169
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BB
29.7
YE
2.9

Barbados generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen 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
YE
109.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BB
2.5t
YE
0.3t

Barbados generally does better on environment, though Yemen 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
YE
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BB
87.5%
YE
169.8%

Barbados performs better than Yemen across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BB
8.0%
YE
17.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BB
$17,400
YE
$2,500

Barbados generally does better on employment & economy, though Yemen leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BB
78.5 yrs
YE
67.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BB
9.6
YE
46.5

Barbados performs better than Yemen 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 Yemen. To live, work, or study long-term in Yemen, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Yemen's immigration authority.

Barbados passport

Barbados passport holder visiting Yemen

Visa Required
Barbados passport holders need a visa to enter Yemen.
Yemen passport

Yemen passport holder visiting Barbados

Visa Required
Yemen passport holders need a visa to enter Barbados.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Yemen?

Connectivity is usually fine (Yemen: 1.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Yemen offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Yemen safe for expats?

Barbados generally does better on safety, though Yemen leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Yemen is 6.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 15.3 in Barbados.

How is healthcare in Yemen compared to Barbados?

Barbados generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Yemen, compared to 29.7 in Barbados. Yemen scores 42 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Barbados: 77).

What language do they speak in Yemen?

The official language in Yemen is Arabic. In Barbados, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BB YE
Population 302,674 30,984,689
Currency Barbadian Dollar (BBD) Yemeni Rial (YER)
Languages English Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1246 +967
Time zones 1 1