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Population 110,000 3,400,000 1,768,073 2,900,000 8,850,000 834,000
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole German Hungarian Spanish Spanish Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Very high High High Moderate Moderate
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit November - May May - September March - June, September - November September - December March - May, October, November March - June, September, October
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes Yes No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2702 $2200 $1230 $1321 $1867 $1976
Rent $1054 $939 $499 $844 $778 $869
Groceries $234 $188 $108 $98 $281 $146
Dining out $345 $271 $202 $121 $182 $292
Cafe $75 $57 $29 $25 $49 $42
Coworking space $321 $174 $120 $95 $159 $152
Mobile internet $49 $23 $9 $11 $25 $16
Public transportation $35 $88 $36 $9 $11 $38
Taxis $106 $58 $27 $9 $9 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $17 $13 $14 $24 $30
Sport and cultural events $37 $64 $24 $24 $81 $73
Museums and sights $36 $37 $7 $4 $20 $44
Nightlife $96 $63 $43 $23 $64 $66
Gym $86 $66 $37 $14 $69 $34
Yoga $130 $99 $48 $19 $65 $87
Massage $99 $56 $26 $10 $51 $45
SIM card options Digicel Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps None available Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable 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. Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread 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 Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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 Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels 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 Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas 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 Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli 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 Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 844 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow