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Population 110,000 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,768,073 259,453
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole German Spanish Hungarian Spanish
Level of English Very high Very high Low High Moderate
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Most common months to visit November - May May - September January - March, December March - June, September - November January - May, October - December
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) MXN - Mexican Peso ($)
Credit cards 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 almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes Yes No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2702 $2200 $1097 $1230 $2143
Rent $1054 $939 $480 $499 $923
Groceries $234 $188 $82 $108 $127
Dining out $345 $271 $174 $202 $207
Cafe $75 $57 $22 $29 $42
Coworking space $321 $174 $77 $120 $160
Mobile internet $49 $23 $11 $9 $21
Public transportation $35 $88 $23 $36 $17
Taxis $106 $58 $28 $27 $9
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $17 $17 $13 $49
Sport and cultural events $37 $64 $22 $24 $97
Museums and sights $36 $37 $7 $7 $217
Nightlife $96 $63 $46 $43 $77
Gym $86 $66 $15 $37 $42
Yoga $130 $99 $57 $48 $54
Massage $99 $56 $37 $26 $101
SIM card options Digicel Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Telcel, Movistar
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 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10-15% for restaurants
Taxi apps None available Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi N/A
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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. 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. Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices
Local food specialities 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 Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole
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. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow