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| Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 10,978,360 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ná»™i Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | January - March, December | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | January - April, December | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $1097 | $1167 | $659 | $1293 | $1867 |
| Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $480 | $503 | $354 | $732 | $778 |
| Groceries | $243 | $234 | $82 | $151 | $44 | $87 | $281 |
| Dining out | $396 | $345 | $174 | $134 | $81 | $131 | $182 |
| Cafe | $66 | $75 | $22 | $39 | $18 | $18 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $77 | $72 | $49 | $96 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $16 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $23 | $20 | $6 | $21 | $11 |
| Taxis | $73 | $106 | $28 | $13 | $6 | $14 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $17 | $0 | $2 | $0 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $22 | $3 | $11 | $8 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $7 | $4 | $15 | $9 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $46 | $89 | $22 | $73 | $64 |
| Gym | $62 | $86 | $15 | $57 | $9 | $15 | $69 |
| Yoga | $139 | $130 | $57 | $57 | $23 | $54 | $65 |
| Massage | $89 | $99 | $37 | $21 | $15 | $20 | $51 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar |
| 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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Uber, Cabify | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi | Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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 | 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 |
| 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| 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. | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |