General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Bridgetown |
| Country | Barbados |
| Currency | Barbadian dollar |
| Main religion | Christianity |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 50.1% |
| Gdp | $4.9 billion |
| Size | 430 sq km |
| Population | 287,375 |
| Population density | 667/sq km |
| Kids per female | 1.7 |
| City population | 44% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 24∘C |
| Summer | 30∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | English |
| Population able to read | 99.9% |
| Population with a college degree | 25% |
| Population able to speak english | 87.5% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 44 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 3.3/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Left |
| Main airline | Caribbean Airlines |
| Main airport | Grantley Adams International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $1.5 |
| Cigarettes | $5 |
| Burger | $10 |
| Coffee | $3 |
| Beer | $5 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $500/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $75/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $200/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $20/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 25% |
| Vat | 17.5% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $20000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 27.62/MBits |
| Tld | .bb |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 89.6% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 99.99% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type A, B, G |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 8:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Amazon |
| Supermarket | Massy Stores |
| Pharmacy | Guardian Pharmacy |
| Drugstore | n/a |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 2:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 8/10 |
| Bars | 9/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 6/10 |
| Public Parks | 8/10 |
| Swimming | 9/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Cricket |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Cou-cou and flying fish | A national dish of Barbados, made with cornmeal and okra, served with fried flying fish | $10-$15 |
| Bajan fish cakes | Fried fish cakes made with salted cod, flour, and spices | $5-$8 |
| Macaroni pie | A macaroni and cheese dish, made with macaroni, cheese, and spices | $5-$8 |
| Pudding and souse | A traditional Barbadian breakfast dish, made with pig’s head and snout, served with pudding | $5-$8 |
| Pepperpot | A spicy stew made with beef, pork, and vegetables | $10-$15 |
| Plantain tarts | Sweet tarts made with plantains, flour, and spices | $5-$8 |
| Rum punch | A traditional Barbadian cocktail, made with rum, fruit juices, and spices | $5-$8 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Rum Punch | A traditional Barbadian cocktail made with rum, fruit juices, and spices | $5-$10 |
| Banks Beer | A local lager beer | $3-$5 |
| Mount Gay Rum | A world-renowned rum produced in Barbados | $20-$50 |
| Coconut Water | The refreshing liquid from inside a coconut | $2-$4 |
| Sorrel | A hibiscus tea drink popular in Barbados during the Christmas season | $3-$5 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Gay Rum | A world-renowned rum produced in Barbados | $20-$50 |
| Flying Fish Sculpture | A small, wooden sculpture of a flying fish, a national symbol of Barbados | $10-$25 |
| Sugar Cane Dolls | Handmade dolls made from sugar cane stalks | $5-$15 |
| Bajan Hot Sauce | A spicy hot sauce made with local peppers | $5-$10 |
| Coconut Oil Soap | A natural soap made with coconut oil | $5-$10 |
| Sea Glass Jewelry | Jewelry made from sea glass found on the beaches of Barbados | $10-$25 |
| Coral Reef Art | Artwork made from pieces of coral reef | $20-$50 |
| Barbados T-Shirt | A t-shirt with a Barbadian design or logo | $15-$25 |
| Barbados Flag | A small flag of Barbados | $5-$10 |
| Barbados Postcard | A postcard with a picture of Barbados | $1-$5 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Marks the beginning of the new year |
| Errol Barrow Day | January 21 | Commemorates the birth of the first Prime Minister of Barbados, Errol Barrow |
| Independence Day | November 30 | Celebrates Barbados’ independence from the United Kingdom in 1966 |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | A public holiday following Christmas Day |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | The Nation |
| Online news | Barbados Today |
| Tv | CBC TV 8 |
| Radio | Starcom Network |