Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Spanish | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | January - March, December | November - April | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $1097 | $974 | $1867 | $2143 | $2184 | $1976 |
Rent | $1054 | $939 | $480 | $274 | $778 | $923 | $797 | $869 |
Groceries | $234 | $188 | $82 | $169 | $281 | $127 | $356 | $146 |
Dining out | $345 | $271 | $174 | $108 | $182 | $207 | $211 | $292 |
Cafe | $75 | $57 | $22 | $45 | $49 | $42 | $69 | $42 |
Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $77 | $95 | $159 | $160 | $222 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $11 | $11 | $25 | $21 | $40 | $16 |
Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $23 | $60 | $11 | $17 | $40 | $38 |
Taxis | $106 | $58 | $28 | $20 | $9 | $9 | $41 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $17 | $10 | $24 | $49 | $13 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $22 | $8 | $81 | $97 | $39 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $7 | $8 | $20 | $217 | $6 | $44 |
Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $46 | $62 | $64 | $77 | $93 | $66 |
Gym | $86 | $66 | $15 | $41 | $69 | $42 | $69 | $34 |
Yoga | $130 | $99 | $57 | $55 | $65 | $54 | $112 | $87 |
Massage | $99 | $56 | $37 | $10 | $51 | $101 | $75 | $45 |
SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 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% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Grab | Uber | N/A | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | 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. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |