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Population 110,000 1,768,073 2,900,000 8,053,663 517,000 259,453
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole Hungarian Spanish Vietnamese Portuguese Spanish
Level of English Very high High High Moderate Very high Moderate
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Most common months to visit November - May March - June, September - November September - December January, February, October - December March - May, September, October January - May, October - December
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) MXN - Mexican Peso ($)
Credit cards Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2702 $1230 $1321 $1167 $1984 $2143
Rent $1054 $499 $844 $503 $965 $923
Groceries $234 $108 $98 $151 $136 $127
Dining out $345 $202 $121 $134 $271 $207
Cafe $75 $29 $25 $39 $37 $42
Coworking space $321 $120 $95 $72 $164 $160
Mobile internet $49 $9 $11 $4 $24 $21
Public transportation $35 $36 $9 $20 $63 $17
Taxis $106 $27 $9 $13 $27 $9
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $13 $14 $0 $18 $49
Sport and cultural events $37 $24 $24 $3 $29 $97
Museums and sights $36 $7 $4 $4 $24 $217
Nightlife $96 $43 $23 $89 $47 $77
Gym $86 $37 $14 $57 $65 $42
Yoga $130 $48 $19 $57 $65 $54
Massage $99 $26 $10 $21 $50 $101
SIM card options Digicel Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone Telcel, Movistar
Tipping 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars 10-15% for restaurants
Taxi apps None available Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab, GoViet Uber, FreeNow N/A
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. 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. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options 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 seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices
Local food specialities Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole
Eat like a local Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 401 listings on Happy Cow 72 listings on Happy Cow