🇧🇧Barbados

America

Information

Capital

Bridgetown

Population

289,531

Currency

Barbadian dollar (BBD Bds$)

Languages

Anglais

Continent

America

Calling code

+246

Timezone

America/Barbados

Area

430 km²

Government

Parliamentary constitutional monarchy

National day

November 30 - Independence Day

Internet domain

.bb

About

Barbados is a Caribbean island nation independent since 1966 and a republic since 2021. It is renowned for its white-sand beaches, vibrant tourism, and service-based economy. Prime Minister Mia Mottley leads a stable government.

Safety

Risk level :Niveau de risque global faible à modéré, avec une stabilité politique élevée mais augmentation potentielle de la criminalité due aux difficultés économiques.

Risk areas

Bridgetown - Petite criminalitéZones rurales - Faible

Crime(medium)

Éviter de porter des objets de valeur visibles
Ne pas se déplacer seul la nuit

Terrorism(low)

Risque négligeable, rester vigilant

Transport

Utiliser des taxis officiels
Vérifier les véhicules

Natural risks(Ouragans saisonniers (juin-novembre))

Suivre les alertes météo
Préparer un plan d'évacuation

Health(Système de santé correct, soins privés recommandés)

Vaccins standards (hépatite A/B, typhoïde)
Assurance voyage complète

Practical tips

Enregistrer son voyage auprès du ministère des Affaires étrangères
Respecter les coutumes locales
Protéger contre les moustiques (dengue)

Ambassade de France Police tourisme

Cost of living

Accommodation

Studio city center800-1,200

1-bedroom apartment in city center1,000-1,800

1-bedroom apartment in suburb600-1,200

3-bedroom apartment in city center1,800-3,000

3-bedroom apartment in suburb1,200-2,400

Food

Inexpensive restaurant meal10-15

Meal for 2 at mid-range restaurant30-50

McDonald's menu8-12

Local beer (0.5L)3-5

Cappuccino3-5

Water (1.5L)1-2

Bread (500g)1-2

Milk (1L)1-2

Eggs (12)2-3

Chicken (1kg)6-10

Apples (1kg)3-5

Bananas (1kg)1-2

Transport

Public transport ticket1-2

Monthly transport subscription30-50

Taxi ride (start)5-10

Taxi (1km)1-2

Gasoline (1L)1-2

Leisure

Fitness membership (monthly)70-100

Tennis court (1h weekend)20-30

Cinema10-15

Theater20-30

Health

General practitioner consultation50-100

Dentist consultation80-150

Antibiotic medications10-20

Cold medications (6 days)10-20

Others

High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)50-80 USD/mois

Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)20-40 USD/mois

Utilities for 85m² apartment100-150 USD/mois

Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)40-60 USD

Nike sports shoes60-80 USD

International primary school (monthly)500-800 USD

Practical information

Electricity

Voltage115V

Frequency50Hz

Plug typesType A, Type B

Emergency numbers

Police211

Ambulance211

Fire department211

Practical information

Driving side

Left

Tap water

safe

Tipping

10-15% in restaurants

Photos

Point de vue panoramique

Barbados

Robyn W

Point de vue panoramique

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Mikhail Nilov

Point de vue panoramique

Barbados

ArtHouse Studio

Monument emblématique

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Vitali Adutskevich

Centre historique

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Florian Süß

Centre historique

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Wolfgang Weiser

Centre historique

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Konstantin Fichtner

Plage paradisiaque

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Neil Marshall

Plage paradisiaque

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Gavin Fregona

Plage paradisiaque

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Gavin Fregona

Plage paradisiaque

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Richard Blaikie

Plage paradisiaque

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The Real McCoy Rum

Sommet montagneux

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fish socks

Sommet montagneux

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Mikael Dubarry

Sommet montagneux

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Chavdar Lungov

Sommet montagneux

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Saheb santanu

Sommet montagneux

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Jędrzej Koralewski

Architecture traditionnelle

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Shahram jahansooz

Architecture traditionnelle

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WASSIM AHMED

Architecture traditionnelle

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Atlantic Ambience

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