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Barbados 🇧🇧
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| Population | 110,000 | 10,978,360 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Portuguese | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Very High | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Nội Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | January - March, December | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | May - September | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1097 | $1167 | $659 | $1759 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1054 | $480 | $503 | $354 | $717 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $234 | $82 | $151 | $44 | $148 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $345 | $174 | $134 | $81 | $280 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $75 | $22 | $39 | $18 | $45 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $77 | $72 | $49 | $96 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $21 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $23 | $20 | $6 | $95 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $106 | $28 | $13 | $6 | $25 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $0 | $2 | $10 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $22 | $3 | $11 | $45 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $7 | $4 | $15 | $24 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $46 | $89 | $22 | $66 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $86 | $15 | $57 | $9 | $56 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $130 | $57 | $57 | $23 | $82 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $99 | $37 | $21 | $15 | $48 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | None available | Uber, Cabify | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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. | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |