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Holetown, Barbados 🇧🇧
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Nomad Score:
64%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
41%
Weight: 150
Barbados is moderately expensive compared to many Caribbean islands; Holetown is upscale, pushing costs higher.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
37%
Weight: 80
Accommodation in Holetown tends to be pricey due to its resort-style properties and tourist demand.
🍎 Food & Groceries
52%
Weight: 40
Groceries and dining out are moderately expensive, with many imported goods increasing prices.
🚌 Transportation Cost
64%
Weight: 20
Public transport is limited but affordable; taxis and car rentals are common but can be costly.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
50%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are available but tend to be mid to high priced, especially in tourist areas.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
61%
Weight: 10
Gym memberships are moderately priced, with some upscale fitness centers in the area.
💱 Currency Stability
87%
Weight: 30
Barbadian dollar is pegged to the US dollar, providing strong currency stability.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
73%
Weight: 100
Reliable broadband and 4G LTE widely available; some fiber-optic options in Holetown.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
45%
Weight: 40
Limited dedicated coworking spaces; some hotels and cafes offer work-friendly environments.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
70%
Weight: 30
Several cafes provide free WiFi, suitable for casual remote work.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
62%
Weight: 30
A handful of cafes cater to nomads with good seating and power outlets.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
50%
Weight: 100
Growing but still niche; Barbados is becoming more known among Caribbean nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
84%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase local SIM cards with good data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
80%
Weight: 30
Relaxed island lifestyle supports a good balance between work and leisure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
85%
Weight: 15
Clean beaches and well-maintained natural areas contribute to high environmental quality.
🧼 Cleanliness
78%
Weight: 10
Holetown is generally clean, especially in tourist zones.
🗨️ Language Barrier
95%
Weight: 30
English is the official language, minimizing language barriers for most nomads.
💨 Air Quality
83%
Weight: 15
Good air quality due to coastal breezes and low industrial pollution.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
69%
Weight: 25
Good family-friendly amenities and activities, especially beach-related.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
67%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are decent but limited; serious cases often require travel to larger centers.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
55%
Weight: 25
Healthcare can be costly without insurance; private care is expensive.
🏥 Healthcare
63%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare services are available; specialized care is limited locally.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
91%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; occasional rain mostly in wet season.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
54%
Weight: 10
Hurricane risk exists during June-November but Barbados is south of the main hurricane belt.
🏞️ Green Spaces
79%
Weight: 10
Several parks and natural reserves nearby; beaches and coastal greenery abundant.
❄️ Air Conditioning
88%
Weight: 15
Most accommodations and public places have reliable air conditioning.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
32%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; tropical climate means consistent warm weather year-round.
🔊 Noise Pollution
72%
Weight: 10
Low to moderate noise levels; quieter residential areas away from tourist spots.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
76%
Weight: 20
Rich Caribbean culture with festivals, music, and history accessible in Holetown and nearby.
🌃 Nightlife
58%
Weight: 15
Moderate nightlife with bars and occasional live music; quieter than major cities.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
87%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to beaches, hiking, and water sports.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Limited opportunities for new language learning; English dominates.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
74%
Weight: 10
Good variety of cultural and nature tours available.
🎳 Indoors Fun
49%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options; mostly small museums and cultural centers.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
71%
Weight: 25
Diverse food options including local Caribbean cuisine and international fare.
🧠 Yoga Studios
60%
Weight: 10
Several yoga studios and wellness centers available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
63%
Weight: 15
Moderate number of gyms and fitness centers, mostly mid-range.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
70%
Weight: 15
Good availability of fresh produce and health-conscious eateries.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
78%
Weight: 20
Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4) aligns well with North American and some European time zones.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
43%
Weight: 25
Limited formal networking events; informal meetups occasionally occur.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
39%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most nomads rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
41%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is small but growing slowly.
🏢 Coworking Quality
47%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces exist; quality varies but improving.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
35%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is nascent with limited infrastructure.
💳 Local Payment Services
60%
Weight: 10
Standard banking and payment services available; some limitations on fintech options.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
52%
Weight: 15
Growing interest but still early stage adoption.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
71%
Weight: 30
Grantley Adams International Airport offers good connections to North America and Europe.
🚇 Public Transit
40%
Weight: 20
Limited public transit options; mainly minibuses and taxis.
🚶 Walkability
65%
Weight: 20
Holetown is fairly walkable, especially around the main commercial and beach areas.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
38%
Weight: 15
No major ride-sharing apps like Uber; taxis dominate.
🚲 Cycling
50%
Weight: 10
Some cycling possible but limited dedicated infrastructure.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
55%
Weight: 15
Minibus services connect towns; limited but functional.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
62%
Weight: 10
Scooter and bike rentals available for tourists and residents.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
80%
Weight: 20
Good 4G LTE coverage island-wide; 5G limited but expanding.
🔒 VPN Reliability
75%
Weight: 20
VPN services work reliably with minimal restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
70%
Weight: 15
Generally stable power supply; occasional outages during storms.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
58%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi available in some public areas and hotels but not widespread.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
79%
Weight: 40
Tourist visa process is straightforward; Barbados offers a 12-month Welcome Stamp visa for remote workers.
📊 Tax Friendliness
65%
Weight: 30
No capital gains tax; moderate income tax rates; favorable for some nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
89%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech and press.
🏛️ Political Stability
83%
Weight: 20
Stable parliamentary democracy with low political risk.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
50%
Weight: 15
Bank account opening requires paperwork and can be slow for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
62%
Weight: 10
Business registration is relatively straightforward but involves bureaucracy.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
90%
Weight: 35
Barbados offers a 12-month Welcome Stamp visa specifically for digital nomads.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
71%
Weight: 50
Increasingly friendly to nomads with visa options and improving infrastructure.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
44%
Weight: 25
Few organized nomad events; community is small but growing.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
53%
Weight: 20
Moderate online presence with some Facebook groups and forums.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
76%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low violent crime; petty theft can occur.
♀️ Female Friendly
78%
Weight: 50
Safe and welcoming environment for female travelers and nomads.
✊ Racial Tolerance
75%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society with diverse population.