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Population 926,426 110,000 1,830,000 1,768,073 1,305,737 9,963,452 1,108,700
Official language(s) English (de facto) English, Bajan Creole Romanian Hungarian Czech Korean Georgian
Level of English Very high Very high High High High Moderate Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November November - May April - October March - June, September - November June - October March - May, September - November March - June
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) KRW - South Korean won (₩) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $2702 $1351 $1230 $1806 $2184 $1462
Rent $1650 $1054 $615 $499 $780 $797 $752
Groceries $243 $234 $114 $108 $158 $356 $112
Dining out $396 $345 $165 $202 $240 $211 $169
Cafe $66 $75 $38 $29 $53 $69 $45
Coworking space $331 $321 $133 $120 $175 $222 $125
Mobile internet $40 $49 $7 $9 $24 $40 $4
Public transportation $110 $35 $21 $36 $61 $40 $8
Taxis $73 $106 $9 $27 $33 $41 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $0 $25 $13 $19 $13 $27
Sport and cultural events $54 $37 $29 $24 $19 $39 $21
Museums and sights $11 $36 $29 $7 $35 $6 $9
Nightlife $124 $96 $45 $43 $50 $93 $53
Gym $62 $86 $30 $37 $56 $69 $33
Yoga $139 $130 $59 $48 $66 $112 $37
Massage $89 $99 $31 $26 $37 $75 $53
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Digicel Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Vodafone, T-Mobile KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
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 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Not customary or expected 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft None available Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Liftago Uber, Kakao Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable 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. 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. 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! Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams.
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 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 Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
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 Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 14 options on HappyCow 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow