Moving to Barbados from Pakistan

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Barbados compared to Pakistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PK
4.2
BB
15.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PK
11.9
BB
10.0

Pakistan generally does better on safety, though Barbados leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PK
$152
BB
$1,153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PK
10.8
BB
29.7

Barbados generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan 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

PK
105.0
BB
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PK
0.8t
BB
2.5t

Pakistan generally does better on environment, though Barbados leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PK
1.3
BB
37.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PK
162.1%
BB
87.5%

Barbados performs significantly better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PK
5.5%
BB
8.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PK
$5,600
BB
$17,400

Pakistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Barbados leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PK
69.7 yrs
BB
78.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PK
54.0
BB
9.6

Barbados performs significantly better than Pakistan across all family life metrics.

Data: Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Pakistan 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.

Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Barbados

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

Barbados passport holder visiting Pakistan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Barbados passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Pakistan.

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?

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?

Pakistan generally does better on safety, though Barbados leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Barbados is 15.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.2 in Pakistan.

How is healthcare in Barbados compared to Pakistan?

Barbados generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Barbados, compared to 10.8 in Pakistan. Barbados scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Pakistan: 45).

What language do they speak in Barbados?

The official language in Barbados is English. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.

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At a Glance

PK BB
Population 242,923,845 302,674
Currency Pakistani Rupee (PKR) Barbadian Dollar (BBD)
Languages English, Urdu English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +92 +1246
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15