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Population 110,000 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,830,000 2,900,000 1,108,700
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole German Spanish Romanian Spanish Georgian
Level of English Very high Very high Low High High Low
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit November - May May - September January - March, December April - October September - December March - June
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes Yes No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2702 $2200 $1097 $1351 $1321 $1462
Rent $1054 $939 $480 $615 $844 $752
Groceries $234 $188 $82 $114 $98 $112
Dining out $345 $271 $174 $165 $121 $169
Cafe $75 $57 $22 $38 $25 $45
Coworking space $321 $174 $77 $133 $95 $125
Mobile internet $49 $23 $11 $7 $11 $4
Public transportation $35 $88 $23 $21 $9 $8
Taxis $106 $58 $28 $9 $9 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $17 $17 $25 $14 $27
Sport and cultural events $37 $64 $22 $29 $24 $21
Museums and sights $36 $37 $7 $29 $4 $9
Nightlife $96 $63 $46 $45 $23 $53
Gym $86 $66 $15 $30 $14 $33
Yoga $130 $99 $57 $59 $19 $37
Massage $99 $56 $37 $31 $10 $53
SIM card options Digicel Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Movistar, Claro, Personal Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 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 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps None available Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not 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 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 Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams.
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 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 Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
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 family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. 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 Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 79 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow