Barbados
Holetown
#2 Top 5 cities
Holetown on the west coast is a strong option for comfortable seaside expat living, but it is one of Barbados's pricier areas.
Country overview
Population
1Β 350
Year-round temperatures
Day: 29°C aΕΎ 31°C
Night: 23°C aΕΎ 25°C
Climate
A sunny tropical coast with limited temperature variation and regular sea breezes.
Distance to the sea
0 km
Social atmosphere
8/10
Costs
Housing cost
2/10
Food cost
3/10
Business friendliness
6/10
Safety
8/10
The west coast is generally safe, but its tourist profile brings opportunistic theft and burglary risk, so secure accommodation and sensible nighttime precautions remain important.
Natural disaster resilience
5/10
This exposed coastal location faces hurricane winds, storm surge, coastal flooding and erosion, while drought and extreme heat can also disrupt island services.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
7/10
Internet speed
7/10
Internet stability
7/10
Electricity stability
8/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- π¬π§British
- π¨π¦Canadians
- πΊπΈAmericans
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Beaches and sea
- +Strong foreign community
- +Pleasant atmosphere
- +Quality services
Cons
- βHigher living costs
- βHigher prices
- βTourism seasonality