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Population 110,000 3,400,000 1,830,000 237,559 1,305,737
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole German Romanian Portuguese Czech
Level of English Very high Very high High Very High High
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit November - May May - September April - October May - September June - October
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€) RON - Romanian Leu (L) EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2702 $2200 $1351 $1759 $1806
Rent $1054 $939 $615 $717 $780
Groceries $234 $188 $114 $148 $158
Dining out $345 $271 $165 $280 $240
Cafe $75 $57 $38 $45 $53
Coworking space $321 $174 $133 $96 $175
Mobile internet $49 $23 $7 $21 $24
Public transportation $35 $88 $21 $95 $61
Taxis $106 $58 $9 $25 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $17 $25 $10 $19
Sport and cultural events $37 $64 $29 $45 $19
Museums and sights $36 $37 $29 $24 $35
Nightlife $96 $63 $45 $66 $50
Gym $86 $66 $30 $56 $56
Yoga $130 $99 $59 $82 $66
Massage $99 $56 $31 $48 $37
SIM card options Digicel Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, T-Mobile
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 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps None available Mytaxi, Uber Star Taxi, Uber Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Liftago
Tap water Not drinkable 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 Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. 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!
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 Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky.
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 Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 844 listings on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow