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Barbados 🇧🇧
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| Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 15,520,000 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Romanian | Turkish | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | April - October | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $1351 | $659 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1054 | $939 | $615 | $354 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $234 | $188 | $114 | $44 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $345 | $271 | $165 | $81 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $75 | $57 | $38 | $18 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $133 | $49 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $7 | $3 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $21 | $6 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $106 | $58 | $9 | $6 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $25 | $2 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $29 | $11 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $29 | $15 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $45 | $22 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $86 | $66 | $30 | $9 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $130 | $99 | $59 | $23 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $99 | $56 | $31 | $15 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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 | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| 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 | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |