Barbados

Speightstown

#4 Top 5 cities

Speightstown is a quieter coastal option suited to a slower pace, but with fewer services and job opportunities than Bridgetown or the south coast.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 29°C aΕΎ 31°C

Night: 23°C aΕΎ 25°C

Climate

A calm tropical coastline with little temperature change over the year.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 8/10
Housing cost 3/10
Food cost 3/10
Internet availability 6/10
Internet speed 6/10
Internet stability 7/10
Electricity stability 8/10

Community types

  • Retirees
  • Couples
  • Seasonal expats

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§British
  • πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canadians
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Quiet atmosphere
  • +Beaches and sea
  • +Pleasant atmosphere

Cons

  • βˆ’Smaller job market
  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene
  • βˆ’Less dynamic environment