How many tourists visit Barbados each year?

Barbados welcomes 966K international tourists annually

What is the GDP per capita in Barbados?

GDP per capita in Barbados is $28.4k

What is the life expectancy in Barbados?

Average life expectancy in Barbados is 76.3 years

What is the population of Barbados?

Barbados has a population of 282.6K

What currency is used in Barbados?

The currency in Barbados is BBD Bds$

What language is spoken in Barbados?

The official language in Barbados is English

Can you pay by card in Barbados?

Paying in Barbados: Mixed. Cards at hotels and major stores — cash often needed elsewhere

What is the emergency number in Barbados?

Emergency number in Barbados is 112 — police, ambulance and fire

How much does a coffee cost in Bridgetown?

Cappuccino price in Bridgetown, Barbados is $4.00

How much does a beer cost in Bridgetown?

Draft beer (0.5L) in Bridgetown, Barbados costs $2.00

How much does a restaurant lunch cost in Bridgetown?

Budget restaurant lunch in Bridgetown, Barbados costs $10.00

How much are weekly groceries in Bridgetown?

Weekly groceries for 1 person in Bridgetown, Barbados cost $50.00

How much does a taxi cost per km in Bridgetown?

Taxi or Uber per km in Bridgetown, Barbados costs $1.00

How much does public transport cost in Bridgetown?

Single transit ticket in Bridgetown, Barbados costs $2.00

What is the price of petrol in Bridgetown?

Petrol 95 per litre in Bridgetown, Barbados is $1.94

How much does internet cost in Bridgetown?

Monthly broadband (50–100 Mbps) in Bridgetown, Barbados costs $81.00/month

What is the average salary in Bridgetown?

Average monthly net salary in Bridgetown, Barbados is $1,583

CARIBBEAN / BARBADOS

Bridgetown

Triplandio Bridgetown guide covers 4 travel guides across 12 areas, complete with hotel picks. Explore 16 self-guided walking tours in Bridgetown with 43 POI, spanning 35.5 km in total. Get inspired by 3 local dishes, complete with recipes and our unique Food Flavour DNA graph.

Guides 4

Areas 12

Local food 3

Tours / POI 16 / 43

Day / Night 31° / 26°

Local Time 14:57

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City & Country Data Barbados (Bridgetown)

Key travel data for Bridgetown — cost of living, safety, healthcare, local currency and essentials, curated by Triplandio.

🌍 Barbados

Tourists ✈️ 966K/y

GDP/cap 💵 $28.4k

Life Exp ❤️ 76.3 yrs

Population 👥 282.6K

Currency 💱 BBD Bds$

Language 🗣️ English

Payments 💳 Mixed

Emergency 🆘 112

💰 Prices in Bridgetown

Coffee ☕ $4.00

Beer 🍺 $2.00

Lunch 🍽️ $10.00

Groceries 🛒 $50.00/w

Taxi/km 🚕 $1.00

Transit 🚇 $2.00

Fuel ⛽ $1.94/l

Internet 📡 $81.00/m

Salary 💵 $1,583/m

Best time to visit Bridgetown (Barbados)

Now (September) avg: 28°C, wetter month, quiet, fewer crowds. Best months to walk: Apr & Mar.

Live Temp …

~Day / Night Temp 31°C / 26°C

Sunrise / Sunset 5:47 / 17:51

Local time 14:57

Sea Temp 30°C

Best Months

Apr & Mar

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A Apr

M May J Jun J Jul A Aug S Sep

O Oct N Nov D Dec

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Temperature Average night-low temperature, month by month. Zero line marks freezing point.

Crowds How busy it gets — traveller interest by month.

Sea temperature Sea warmth for swimming, by month.

Rainfall Rainy days to expect each month.

Sunshine Hours of sun per day, by month.

Traditional Local Food Bridgetown (Barbados)

Main course Meat

Jug Jug

juhg-juhg · Peas and guinea corn meal

Pork-based dish with guinea corn meal and gungo peas.

Open Jug Jug recipe

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Main course Meat

Pudding and Souse

puh-ding and sows · Steamed sweet potato and pickled pork

Spiced pork with steamed sweet potato pudding.

Open Pudding and Souse recipe

Side Vegetarian

Rice and Peas

ryce and peez · Seasoned rice with pigeon peas

Flavored rice cooked with pigeon peas and spices.

Open Rice and Peas recipe

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