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Population | 110,000 | 10,978,360 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Spanish | Thai | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | November - May | January - March, December | September - December | November - April | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November | December - April | March - June | March - June, September, October |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1097 | $1321 | $974 | $1167 | $2498 | $2359 | $1462 | $1976 |
Rent | $1054 | $480 | $844 | $274 | $503 | $1174 | $1036 | $752 | $869 |
Groceries | $234 | $82 | $98 | $169 | $151 | $175 | $236 | $112 | $146 |
Dining out | $345 | $174 | $121 | $108 | $134 | $313 | $371 | $169 | $292 |
Cafe | $75 | $22 | $25 | $45 | $39 | $51 | $43 | $45 | $42 |
Coworking space | $321 | $77 | $95 | $95 | $72 | $196 | $157 | $125 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $11 | $11 | $4 | $10 | $21 | $4 | $16 |
Public transportation | $35 | $23 | $9 | $60 | $20 | $78 | $12 | $8 | $38 |
Taxis | $106 | $28 | $9 | $20 | $13 | $44 | $48 | $14 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $14 | $10 | $0 | $49 | $0 | $27 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $22 | $24 | $8 | $3 | $54 | $35 | $21 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $7 | $4 | $8 | $4 | $20 | $9 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $96 | $46 | $23 | $62 | $89 | $82 | $117 | $53 | $66 |
Gym | $86 | $15 | $14 | $41 | $57 | $44 | $37 | $33 | $34 |
Yoga | $130 | $57 | $19 | $55 | $57 | $142 | $163 | $37 | $87 |
Massage | $99 | $37 | $10 | $10 | $21 | $64 | $75 | $53 | $45 |
SIM card options | Digicel | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
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 | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | None available | Uber, Cabify | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | 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, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
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 | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
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 dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | 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! | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |