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Population 110,000 1,830,000 1,768,073 8,053,663 880,691 1,108,700
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole Romanian Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish Georgian
Level of English Very high High High Moderate Low Low
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit November - May April - October March - June, September - November January, February, October - December December - April March - June
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2702 $1351 $1230 $1167 $2359 $1462
Rent $1054 $615 $499 $503 $1036 $752
Groceries $234 $114 $108 $151 $236 $112
Dining out $345 $165 $202 $134 $371 $169
Cafe $75 $38 $29 $39 $43 $45
Coworking space $321 $133 $120 $72 $157 $125
Mobile internet $49 $7 $9 $4 $21 $4
Public transportation $35 $21 $36 $20 $12 $8
Taxis $106 $9 $27 $13 $48 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $25 $13 $0 $0 $27
Sport and cultural events $37 $29 $24 $3 $35 $21
Museums and sights $36 $29 $7 $4 $9 $9
Nightlife $96 $45 $43 $89 $117 $53
Gym $86 $30 $37 $57 $37 $33
Yoga $130 $59 $48 $57 $163 $37
Massage $99 $31 $26 $21 $75 $53
SIM card options Digicel Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Claro, Movistar Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps None available Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Uber, Tu Chofer Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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. 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. 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.
Local food specialities Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs 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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja 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 Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow