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Population 110,000 1,768,073 2,900,000 2,427,000 8,850,000
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole Hungarian Spanish Spanish Spanish
Level of English Very high High High Low Moderate
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
Most common months to visit November - May March - June, September - November September - December January - April, December March - May, October, November
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) COP - Colombian Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($)
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 Widely accepted (less with AMEX)
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2702 $1230 $1321 $1293 $1867
Rent $1054 $499 $844 $732 $778
Groceries $234 $108 $98 $87 $281
Dining out $345 $202 $121 $131 $182
Cafe $75 $29 $25 $18 $49
Coworking space $321 $120 $95 $96 $159
Mobile internet $49 $9 $11 $16 $25
Public transportation $35 $36 $9 $21 $11
Taxis $106 $27 $9 $14 $9
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $13 $14 $0 $24
Sport and cultural events $37 $24 $24 $8 $81
Museums and sights $36 $7 $4 $9 $20
Nightlife $96 $43 $23 $73 $64
Gym $86 $37 $14 $15 $69
Yoga $130 $48 $19 $54 $65
Massage $99 $26 $10 $20 $51
SIM card options Digicel Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Claro, Tigo 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 Tip 10% in restaurants 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services
Taxi apps None available Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) EasyTaxi Uber
Tap water 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. 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese
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 Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas
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 Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus)
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow