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Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 517,000 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Spanish | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish | Czech |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Very high | Low | High | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | High |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | May - September | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, September, October | January - May, October - December | June - October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $2200 | $1097 | $1230 | $1167 | $1984 | $2143 | $1806 |
Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $939 | $480 | $499 | $503 | $965 | $923 | $780 |
Groceries | $243 | $234 | $188 | $82 | $108 | $151 | $136 | $127 | $158 |
Dining out | $396 | $345 | $271 | $174 | $202 | $134 | $271 | $207 | $240 |
Cafe | $66 | $75 | $57 | $22 | $29 | $39 | $37 | $42 | $53 |
Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $174 | $77 | $120 | $72 | $164 | $160 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $23 | $11 | $9 | $4 | $24 | $21 | $24 |
Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $88 | $23 | $36 | $20 | $63 | $17 | $61 |
Taxis | $73 | $106 | $58 | $28 | $27 | $13 | $27 | $9 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $17 | $17 | $13 | $0 | $18 | $49 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $64 | $22 | $24 | $3 | $29 | $97 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $37 | $7 | $7 | $4 | $24 | $217 | $35 |
Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $63 | $46 | $43 | $89 | $47 | $77 | $50 |
Gym | $62 | $86 | $66 | $15 | $37 | $57 | $65 | $42 | $56 |
Yoga | $139 | $130 | $99 | $57 | $48 | $57 | $65 | $54 | $66 |
Massage | $89 | $99 | $56 | $37 | $26 | $21 | $50 | $101 | $37 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone | 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 | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | Uber, FreeNow | N/A | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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 | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |