Moving to Barbados from Denmark

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DK
1.0
BB
15.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DK
2.3
BB
10.0

Denmark performs better than Barbados across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

DK
$7,262
BB
$1,153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

DK
43.8
BB
29.7

Denmark generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Barbados 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

DK
13.0
BB
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DK
4.3t
BB
2.5t

Denmark generally does better on environment, though Barbados 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

DK
45.0
BB
37.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DK
26.4%
BB
87.5%

Denmark performs better than Barbados across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DK
5.1%
BB
8.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DK
$72,000
BB
$17,400

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DK
81.7 yrs
BB
78.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DK
3.0
BB
9.6

Denmark generally does better on family life, though Barbados leads in education spending.

Data: Danish Central Tax Administration, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Denmark 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.

Denmark passport

Denmark passport holder visiting Barbados

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

Barbados passport holder visiting Denmark

Visa Free
Barbados passport holders can enter Denmark 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 Barbados?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Barbados has 37.6 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 Barbados safe for expats?

Denmark performs better than Barbados across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Barbados is 15.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Denmark.

How is healthcare in Barbados compared to Denmark?

Denmark generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Barbados leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Barbados, compared to 43.8 in Denmark. Barbados scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Denmark: 82).

What language do they speak in Barbados?

The official language in Barbados is English. In Denmark, the official language is Danish.

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At a Glance

DK BB
Population 5,920,767 302,674
Currency Danish Krone (DKK) Barbadian Dollar (BBD)
Languages Danish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +45 +1246
Time zones 5 1
Emergency number 112