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Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Romanian | Thai | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Low | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Ná»™i Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | January - March, December | April - October | November - April | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | March - June |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $1097 | $1351 | $974 | $1167 | $659 | $2498 | $1293 | $1462 |
Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $480 | $615 | $274 | $503 | $354 | $1174 | $732 | $752 |
Groceries | $243 | $234 | $82 | $114 | $169 | $151 | $44 | $175 | $87 | $112 |
Dining out | $396 | $345 | $174 | $165 | $108 | $134 | $81 | $313 | $131 | $169 |
Cafe | $66 | $75 | $22 | $38 | $45 | $39 | $18 | $51 | $18 | $45 |
Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $77 | $133 | $95 | $72 | $49 | $196 | $96 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $11 | $7 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $10 | $16 | $4 |
Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $23 | $21 | $60 | $20 | $6 | $78 | $21 | $8 |
Taxis | $73 | $106 | $28 | $9 | $20 | $13 | $6 | $44 | $14 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $17 | $25 | $10 | $0 | $2 | $49 | $0 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $22 | $29 | $8 | $3 | $11 | $54 | $8 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $7 | $29 | $8 | $4 | $15 | $20 | $9 | $9 |
Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $46 | $45 | $62 | $89 | $22 | $82 | $73 | $53 |
Gym | $62 | $86 | $15 | $30 | $41 | $57 | $9 | $44 | $15 | $33 |
Yoga | $139 | $130 | $57 | $59 | $55 | $57 | $23 | $142 | $54 | $37 |
Massage | $89 | $99 | $37 | $31 | $10 | $21 | $15 | $64 | $20 | $53 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | 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, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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 dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
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