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Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Hungarian | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Low | Low | High | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | May - September | March - June, September - November | January - April, December | December - April | June - October | March - June |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $2200 | $1230 | $1293 | $2359 | $1806 | $1462 |
Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $939 | $499 | $732 | $1036 | $780 | $752 |
Groceries | $243 | $234 | $188 | $108 | $87 | $236 | $158 | $112 |
Dining out | $396 | $345 | $271 | $202 | $131 | $371 | $240 | $169 |
Cafe | $66 | $75 | $57 | $29 | $18 | $43 | $53 | $45 |
Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $174 | $120 | $96 | $157 | $175 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $23 | $9 | $16 | $21 | $24 | $4 |
Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $88 | $36 | $21 | $12 | $61 | $8 |
Taxis | $73 | $106 | $58 | $27 | $14 | $48 | $33 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $17 | $13 | $0 | $0 | $19 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $64 | $24 | $8 | $35 | $19 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $37 | $7 | $9 | $9 | $35 | $9 |
Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $63 | $43 | $73 | $117 | $50 | $53 |
Gym | $62 | $86 | $66 | $37 | $15 | $37 | $56 | $33 |
Yoga | $139 | $130 | $99 | $48 | $54 | $163 | $66 | $37 |
Massage | $89 | $99 | $56 | $26 | $20 | $75 | $37 | $53 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
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 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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 | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
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 | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
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 markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |