Barbados and Jamaica are both former British colonies, small island economies, predominantly inhabited by the descendants of Africans who were brought to the Caribbean to cultivate sugar.
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As one of the most affordable islands in the Caribbean, Jamaica has a wide range of options for travelers on every budget. The average traveler to Jamaica spends about $100 a day on their trip. Since the cost of living in Jamaica is lower than on some other Caribbean islands, items such as food can be very inexpensive.
Generally, Barbados tends to be more expensive than Jamaica in terms of food, transportation (can be twice as expensive as Jamaica in this area), events, and entertainment (as much as 70% more expensive).
It most certainly is! The only problem with planning a trip to Barbados is working around your budget. The island consistently ranks as one of the most expensive places in the Caribbean, stacked with luxury hotels that charge upwards of $1000 a night.
From world-class food and cultural sights to some of the most beautiful beaches and scenery in the world, Barbados is a dream destination that should be on every luxury traveller's bucket list.
Barbados is a middle-income country with a diversified economy built on tourism and offshore banking and has one of the Caribbean's highest incomes per capita.
It is also very inexpensive to eat out in Barbados if you go to the right places, for example, the side of the road vans or better yet, a fish fry, it will cost you about USD 10 for a full plate of food.
A relatively low cost of living is one benefit that attracts expats to the Caribbean islands. The most expensive place to live in the Caribbean is the Bahamas, with estimated monthly costs for one person above $900. In most countries, average estimated costs are lower than $650.
Nightlife: Barbados has a lot more bars and nightspots, plus it hosts world-famous festivals. Natural beauty: Besides the beaches, St Lucia has more spectacular scenery. Golf: Barbados has numerous golf courses including world-class options. St Lucia only has one 18-hole course.
FAQs About Traveling to the US Virgin Islands on The CheapThe cheapest Virgin Island to stay at is St. Thomas, as it has the largest airport, most conveniences, public transit, and many options for stay. See our guide to where to stay on St. Thomas.