Barbados 🇧🇧
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Spanish | Czech | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | High | Low |
Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, October, November | June - October | May - October |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $1549 | $1167 | $1867 | $1806 | $1363 |
Rent | $1054 | $939 | $618 | $503 | $778 | $780 | $658 |
Groceries | $234 | $188 | $129 | $151 | $281 | $158 | $150 |
Dining out | $345 | $271 | $269 | $134 | $182 | $240 | $10 |
Cafe | $75 | $57 | $32 | $39 | $49 | $53 | $28 |
Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $151 | $72 | $159 | $175 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $27 | $4 | $25 | $24 | $3 |
Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $55 | $20 | $11 | $61 | $53 |
Taxis | $106 | $58 | $21 | $13 | $9 | $33 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $49 | $0 | $24 | $19 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $19 | $3 | $81 | $19 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $15 | $4 | $20 | $35 | $9 |
Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $43 | $89 | $64 | $50 | $118 |
Gym | $86 | $66 | $36 | $57 | $69 | $56 | $72 |
Yoga | $130 | $99 | $56 | $57 | $65 | $66 | $87 |
Massage | $99 | $56 | $30 | $21 | $51 | $37 | $10 |
SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | Uber | Uber, Liftago | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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 | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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! | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
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 | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
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 | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |