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Population 926,426 110,000 10,978,360 1,768,073 8,053,663 6,578,0179 834,000
Official language(s) English (de facto) English, Bajan Creole Spanish Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Very high Low High Moderate Moderate Moderate
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November November - May January - March, December March - June, September - November January, February, October - December March - May, September - November March - June, September, October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) EUR - Euro (€)
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 in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $2702 $1097 $1230 $1167 $2498 $1976
Rent $1650 $1054 $480 $499 $503 $1174 $869
Groceries $243 $234 $82 $108 $151 $175 $146
Dining out $396 $345 $174 $202 $134 $313 $292
Cafe $66 $75 $22 $29 $39 $51 $42
Coworking space $331 $321 $77 $120 $72 $196 $152
Mobile internet $40 $49 $11 $9 $4 $10 $16
Public transportation $110 $35 $23 $36 $20 $78 $38
Taxis $73 $106 $28 $27 $13 $44 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $0 $17 $13 $0 $49 $30
Sport and cultural events $54 $37 $22 $24 $3 $54 $73
Museums and sights $11 $36 $7 $7 $4 $20 $44
Nightlife $124 $96 $46 $43 $89 $82 $66
Gym $62 $86 $15 $37 $57 $44 $34
Yoga $139 $130 $57 $48 $57 $142 $87
Massage $89 $99 $37 $26 $21 $64 $45
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Digicel Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Vodafone, Orange
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 Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft None available Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
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 Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food 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! Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 14 options on HappyCow 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 85 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow