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Barbados 🇧🇧
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| Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 2,900,000 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Spanish | Turkish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | September - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | 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 everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $1321 | $659 | $2498 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1054 | $939 | $844 | $354 | $1174 | $567 |
| Groceries | $234 | $188 | $98 | $44 | $175 | $10 |
| Dining out | $345 | $271 | $121 | $81 | $313 | $227 |
| Cafe | $75 | $57 | $25 | $18 | $51 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $95 | $49 | $196 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $11 | $3 | $10 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $9 | $6 | $78 | $30 |
| Taxis | $106 | $58 | $9 | $6 | $44 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $14 | $2 | $49 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $24 | $11 | $54 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $4 | $15 | $20 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $23 | $22 | $82 | $82 |
| Gym | $86 | $66 | $14 | $9 | $44 | $23 |
| Yoga | $130 | $99 | $19 | $23 | $142 | $62 |
| Massage | $99 | $56 | $10 | $15 | $64 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | 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 | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | 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 | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | 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 | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | 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 | 79 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |