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Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Czech |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | High | High | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate | High |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | September - December | January, February, October - December | May - September | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | June - October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $1097 | $1230 | $1321 | $1167 | $922 | $1293 | $1867 | $1806 |
Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $480 | $499 | $844 | $503 | $400 | $732 | $778 | $780 |
Groceries | $243 | $234 | $82 | $108 | $98 | $151 | $91 | $87 | $281 | $158 |
Dining out | $396 | $345 | $174 | $202 | $121 | $134 | $151 | $131 | $182 | $240 |
Cafe | $66 | $75 | $22 | $29 | $25 | $39 | $21 | $18 | $49 | $53 |
Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $77 | $120 | $95 | $72 | $79 | $96 | $159 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $11 | $9 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $16 | $25 | $24 |
Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $23 | $36 | $9 | $20 | $5 | $21 | $11 | $61 |
Taxis | $73 | $106 | $28 | $27 | $9 | $13 | $12 | $14 | $9 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $17 | $13 | $14 | $0 | $16 | $0 | $24 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $22 | $24 | $24 | $3 | $13 | $8 | $81 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $7 | $7 | $4 | $4 | $9 | $9 | $20 | $35 |
Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $46 | $43 | $23 | $89 | $43 | $73 | $64 | $50 |
Gym | $62 | $86 | $15 | $37 | $14 | $57 | $22 | $15 | $69 | $56 |
Yoga | $139 | $130 | $57 | $48 | $19 | $57 | $30 | $54 | $65 | $66 |
Massage | $89 | $99 | $37 | $26 | $10 | $21 | $27 | $20 | $51 | $37 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
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 | 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%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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! |
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 | 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
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. | 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 | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |