At a glance
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Holetown
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St. Lawrence Gap
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| Country | Barbados | Barbados |
| Nomad score | 6.1 / 10 | 6.0 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,000 / mo | $2,560 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 31° / 26°C | 31° / 25°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 56 Moderate | 56 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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Holetown
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St. Lawrence Gap
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| Average high | 29.7°C | 29.7°C |
| Average low | 25.3°C | 24.8°C |
| Precipitation | 75 mm / mo | 68 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 337 h / mo | 334 h / mo |
| Humidity | 73% | 73% |
| Rain days | 17.9 / mo | 14.8 / mo |
| Wind speed | 23.8 km/h | 23 km/h |
BB
Holetown · average high by month
J 28
F 29
M 29
A 30
M 30
J 30
J 30
A 30
S 31
O 31
N 30
D 29
BB
St. Lawrence Gap · average high by month
J 28
F 29
M 29
A 30
M 30
J 30
J 30
A 30
S 31
O 30
N 30
D 29
Air quality
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Holetown
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St. Lawrence Gap
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| US AQI | 56 | 56 |
| PM2.5 | 10.2 µg/m³ | 10.2 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 17.6 µg/m³ | 17.6 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 43 µg/m³ | 43 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 6.8 | 6.8 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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Holetown
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St. Lawrence Gap
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 3.9 | 4.1 |
| Local Payment Services | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Startup Scene | 3.0 | 2.9 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Holetown
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St. Lawrence Gap
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| Air Conditioning | 7.7 | 7.8 |
| Green Spaces | 6.0 | 5.1 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 4.5 | 4.9 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.2 | 5.0 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Weather | 7.7 | 7.6 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Holetown
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St. Lawrence Gap
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.2 | 8.0 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 5.2 | 5.5 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.3 | 8.2 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Holetown
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St. Lawrence Gap
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| Accommodation Cost | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Cost of Living | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Currency Stability | 8.7 | 9.0 |
| Entertainment Cost | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Food & Groceries | 3.4 | 3.0 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Transportation Cost | 5.5 | 4.9 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Holetown
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St. Lawrence Gap
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| Culture | 6.4 | 6.8 |
| Indoors Fun | 4.6 | 5.0 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 2.8 | 4.1 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.1 | 7.6 |
| Nightlife | 6.1 | 8.2 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.8 | 8.4 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Holetown
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St. Lawrence Gap
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Nomad Friendly | 6.6 | 7.2 |
| Online Community Presence | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Holetown
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St. Lawrence Gap
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| Cafes with WiFi | 6.4 | 6.3 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 4.0 | 4.3 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 5.5 | 5.2 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 5.1 | 4.5 |
| Internet Speed | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.1 | 7.9 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Holetown
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St. Lawrence Gap
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| Fitness Facilities | 6.1 | 5.6 |
| Food Scene | 7.0 | 7.1 |
| Healthy Food Options | 6.9 | 6.4 |
| Yoga Studios | 6.2 | 5.0 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Holetown
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St. Lawrence Gap
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| Healthcare | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 4.6 | 5.6 |
| Healthcare Quality | 6.6 | 6.2 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Holetown
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St. Lawrence Gap
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 8.9 | 8.8 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 5.0 | 4.6 |
| Freedom of Speech | 8.3 | 8.9 |
| Political Stability | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Tax Friendliness | 8.5 | 7.9 |
| Visa Ease | 8.2 | 7.7 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Holetown
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St. Lawrence Gap
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| Air Quality | 8.5 | 8.2 |
| Cleanliness | 7.7 | 6.9 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.0 | 7.7 |
| Family Friendly | 7.7 | 7.0 |
| Language Barrier | 9.5 | 8.7 |
| Work-Life Balance | 8.1 | 7.6 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Holetown
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St. Lawrence Gap
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| Female Friendly | 8.0 | 7.9 |
| Racial Tolerance | 8.7 | 8.0 |
| Safety | 8.4 | 7.9 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Holetown
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St. Lawrence Gap
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| Airport Connectivity | 6.9 | 7.1 |
| Cycling | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 5.0 | 4.6 |
| Public Transit | 4.9 | 5.2 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 3.5 | 3.1 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 4.6 | 4.9 |
| Walkability | 6.0 | 6.4 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Holetown
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St. Lawrence Gap
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| Coworking Quality | 5.0 | 4.3 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.9 | 4.0 |
| Networking Opportunities | 4.3 | 4.4 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.8 | 4.4 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.2 | 7.7 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Holetown
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St. Lawrence Gap
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| Jeans | $75 per pair | $55 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $50 per dress | $30 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $100 per pair | $90 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Holetown
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St. Lawrence Gap
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| Dining Out | $100 per month | $80 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Holetown
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St. Lawrence Gap
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| Cinema Ticket | $13 per ticket | $9.00 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Holetown
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St. Lawrence Gap
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| Coffee | $5.00 per cup | $4.00 per cup |
| Beer | $5.00 per pint | $3.00 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $20 per meal | $15 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $125 per meal | $60 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $13 per meal | $11 per meal |
| Apples | $6.00 per kg | $4.25 per kg |
| Bread | $3.00 per loaf | $2.25 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.00 per bottle | $1.50 per bottle |
| Milk | $3.00 per liter | $2.50 per liter |
| Rice | $3.00 per kg | $2.00 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $9.00 per kg | $9.00 per kg |
| Beef | $14 per kg | $13 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $25 per bottle | $15 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Holetown
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St. Lawrence Gap
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| Groceries | $300 per month | $200 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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Holetown
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St. Lawrence Gap
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| Health Insurance | $40 per month | $15 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Holetown
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St. Lawrence Gap
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $60 per visit | $40 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $13 per purchase | $10 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Holetown
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St. Lawrence Gap
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| Housing | $225 per month | $500 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $1,250 per month | $750 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $2,500 per month | $1,500 per month |
| Coworking Space | $250 per month | $200 per month |
| Coliving Space | $1,500 per month | $450 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Holetown
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St. Lawrence Gap
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| Internet & Mobile | $50 per month | $50 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Holetown
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St. Lawrence Gap
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| Leisure Activities | $25 per month | $15 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Holetown
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St. Lawrence Gap
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| Haircut | $20 per visit | $18 per visit |
| Laundry | $10 per kg | $7.50 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Holetown
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St. Lawrence Gap
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| Mobile Plan | $38 per month | $25 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $90 per month | $55 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $20 one-time | $15 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $60 per month | $40 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $25 per hour | $13 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Holetown
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St. Lawrence Gap
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| Transportation | $40 per month | $20 per month |
| Taxi Start | $6.00 per trip | $5.00 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $2.00 per km | $1.75 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $60 per month | $40 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $13 per trip | $10 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.75 per liter | $1.50 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $45 per month | $30 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Holetown
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St. Lawrence Gap
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| Utilities | $90 per month | $125 per month |