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Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | High | High | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | January - March, December | April - October | September - December | January, February, October - December | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $1097 | $1351 | $1321 | $1167 | $1984 | $2498 | $1976 |
Rent | $616 | $1054 | $480 | $615 | $844 | $503 | $965 | $1174 | $869 |
Groceries | $191 | $234 | $82 | $114 | $98 | $151 | $136 | $175 | $146 |
Dining out | $168 | $345 | $174 | $165 | $121 | $134 | $271 | $313 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $75 | $22 | $38 | $25 | $39 | $37 | $51 | $42 |
Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $77 | $133 | $95 | $72 | $164 | $196 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $11 | $7 | $11 | $4 | $24 | $10 | $16 |
Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $23 | $21 | $9 | $20 | $63 | $78 | $38 |
Taxis | $19 | $106 | $28 | $9 | $9 | $13 | $27 | $44 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $17 | $25 | $14 | $0 | $18 | $49 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $22 | $29 | $24 | $3 | $29 | $54 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $7 | $29 | $4 | $4 | $24 | $20 | $44 |
Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $46 | $45 | $23 | $89 | $47 | $82 | $66 |
Gym | $96 | $86 | $15 | $30 | $14 | $57 | $65 | $44 | $34 |
Yoga | $98 | $130 | $57 | $59 | $19 | $57 | $65 | $142 | $87 |
Massage | $11 | $99 | $37 | $31 | $10 | $21 | $50 | $64 | $45 |
SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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. | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | 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! | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |