Moving to Barbados from Bermuda
What to Expect
Considering a move from Bermuda to Barbados? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Bermuda to Barbados.
Who's moving to Barbados?
Top countries of origin for Barbados's foreign-born residents.
- 6,667
- 3,148
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- 2,200
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Bermuda
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Barbados compared to Bermuda.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Bermuda performs better than Barbados across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Barbados performs significantly better than Bermuda across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
Bermuda generally does better on infrastructure, though Barbados leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Bermuda performs better than Barbados across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Bermuda generally does better on family life, though Barbados leads in education spending.
Data: Office of the Tax Commissioner, Government of Bermuda, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bermuda and Barbados. To live, work, or study long-term in Barbados, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Barbados's immigration authority.
Barbados passport holder visiting Bermuda
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 Barbados?
Connectivity is usually fine (Barbados: 37.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Barbados offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Barbados safe for expats?
Bermuda performs better than Barbados across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Barbados is 15.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Bermuda.
What language do they speak in Barbados?
Both Bermuda and Barbados share the same official language: English.
