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Population 110,000 10,978,360 1,830,000 1,768,073 731,387 237,559
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole Spanish Romanian Hungarian Ukrainian Portuguese
Level of English Very high Low High High Low Very High
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit November - May January - March, December April - October March - June, September - November May - September May - September
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2702 $1097 $1351 $1230 $922 $1759
Rent $1054 $480 $615 $499 $400 $717
Groceries $234 $82 $114 $108 $91 $148
Dining out $345 $174 $165 $202 $151 $280
Cafe $75 $22 $38 $29 $21 $45
Coworking space $321 $77 $133 $120 $79 $96
Mobile internet $49 $11 $7 $9 $4 $21
Public transportation $35 $23 $21 $36 $5 $95
Taxis $106 $28 $9 $27 $12 $25
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $17 $25 $13 $16 $10
Sport and cultural events $37 $22 $29 $24 $13 $45
Museums and sights $36 $7 $29 $7 $9 $24
Nightlife $96 $46 $45 $43 $43 $66
Gym $86 $15 $30 $37 $22 $56
Yoga $130 $57 $59 $48 $30 $82
Massage $99 $37 $31 $26 $27 $48
SIM card options Digicel Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Vodafone, Kyivstar Vodafone, MEO, NOS
Tipping 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 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars
Taxi apps None available Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Uklon Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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. 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. Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts.
Local food specialities 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 Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa
Eat like a local 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 día. Community markets and sports bars. Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 9 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow