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Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 2,427,000 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Spanish | Czech | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | High | High | Very high | Moderate | Low | High | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | January - March, December | April - October | September - December | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | January - April, December | June - October | March - June |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in some places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $1097 | $1351 | $1321 | $1549 | $1167 | $1293 | $1806 | $1462 |
Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $480 | $615 | $844 | $618 | $503 | $732 | $780 | $752 |
Groceries | $243 | $234 | $82 | $114 | $98 | $129 | $151 | $87 | $158 | $112 |
Dining out | $396 | $345 | $174 | $165 | $121 | $269 | $134 | $131 | $240 | $169 |
Cafe | $66 | $75 | $22 | $38 | $25 | $32 | $39 | $18 | $53 | $45 |
Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $77 | $133 | $95 | $151 | $72 | $96 | $175 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $11 | $7 | $11 | $27 | $4 | $16 | $24 | $4 |
Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $23 | $21 | $9 | $55 | $20 | $21 | $61 | $8 |
Taxis | $73 | $106 | $28 | $9 | $9 | $21 | $13 | $14 | $33 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $17 | $25 | $14 | $49 | $0 | $0 | $19 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $22 | $29 | $24 | $19 | $3 | $8 | $19 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $7 | $29 | $4 | $15 | $4 | $9 | $35 | $9 |
Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $46 | $45 | $23 | $43 | $89 | $73 | $50 | $53 |
Gym | $62 | $86 | $15 | $30 | $14 | $36 | $57 | $15 | $56 | $33 |
Yoga | $139 | $130 | $57 | $59 | $19 | $56 | $57 | $54 | $66 | $37 |
Massage | $89 | $99 | $37 | $31 | $10 | $30 | $21 | $20 | $37 | $53 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Tigo | 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 | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 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 | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | EasyTaxi | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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 | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | 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 | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |