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Population 926,426 110,000 10,978,360 1,830,000 1,768,073 237,559
Official language(s) English (de facto) English, Bajan Creole Spanish Romanian Hungarian Portuguese
Level of English Very high Very high Low High High Very High
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November November - May January - March, December April - October March - June, September - November May - September
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $2702 $1097 $1351 $1230 $1759
Rent $1650 $1054 $480 $615 $499 $717
Groceries $243 $234 $82 $114 $108 $148
Dining out $396 $345 $174 $165 $202 $280
Cafe $66 $75 $22 $38 $29 $45
Coworking space $331 $321 $77 $133 $120 $96
Mobile internet $40 $49 $11 $7 $9 $21
Public transportation $110 $35 $23 $21 $36 $95
Taxis $73 $106 $28 $9 $27 $25
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $0 $17 $25 $13 $10
Sport and cultural events $54 $37 $22 $29 $24 $45
Museums and sights $11 $36 $7 $29 $7 $24
Nightlife $124 $96 $46 $45 $43 $66
Gym $62 $86 $15 $30 $37 $56
Yoga $139 $130 $57 $59 $48 $82
Massage $89 $99 $37 $31 $26 $48
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Digicel Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Vodafone, MEO, NOS
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 - 15% at restaurants and bars 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft None available Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify
Tap water Drinkable Not 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. 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. 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts.
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 Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa
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 markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 14 options on HappyCow 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow