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| Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Very high | Low | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | May - September | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | September - December | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $2200 | $1097 | $1230 | $1321 | $1167 | $2498 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $939 | $480 | $499 | $844 | $503 | $1174 | $797 |
| Groceries | $243 | $234 | $188 | $82 | $108 | $98 | $151 | $175 | $356 |
| Dining out | $396 | $345 | $271 | $174 | $202 | $121 | $134 | $313 | $211 |
| Cafe | $66 | $75 | $57 | $22 | $29 | $25 | $39 | $51 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $174 | $77 | $120 | $95 | $72 | $196 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $23 | $11 | $9 | $11 | $4 | $10 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $88 | $23 | $36 | $9 | $20 | $78 | $40 |
| Taxis | $73 | $106 | $58 | $28 | $27 | $9 | $13 | $44 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $17 | $17 | $13 | $14 | $0 | $49 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $64 | $22 | $24 | $24 | $3 | $54 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $37 | $7 | $7 | $4 | $4 | $20 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $63 | $46 | $43 | $23 | $89 | $82 | $93 |
| Gym | $62 | $86 | $66 | $15 | $37 | $14 | $57 | $44 | $69 |
| Yoga | $139 | $130 | $99 | $57 | $48 | $19 | $57 | $142 | $112 |
| Massage | $89 | $99 | $56 | $37 | $26 | $10 | $21 | $64 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |