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Barbados 🇧🇧
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| Population | 110,000 | 2,900,000 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeão International Airport | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | September - December | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | May - September | January - March, December | March - June | May - October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1321 | $1293 | $1867 | $2143 | $1759 | $1833 | $1462 | $1363 |
| Rent | $1054 | $844 | $732 | $778 | $923 | $717 | $1066 | $752 | $658 |
| Groceries | $234 | $98 | $87 | $281 | $127 | $148 | $95 | $112 | $150 |
| Dining out | $345 | $121 | $131 | $182 | $207 | $280 | $210 | $169 | $10 |
| Cafe | $75 | $25 | $18 | $49 | $42 | $45 | $25 | $45 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $95 | $96 | $159 | $160 | $96 | $130 | $125 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $16 | $25 | $21 | $21 | $7 | $4 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $9 | $21 | $11 | $17 | $95 | $33 | $8 | $53 |
| Taxis | $106 | $9 | $14 | $9 | $9 | $25 | $14 | $14 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $14 | $0 | $24 | $49 | $10 | $16 | $27 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $24 | $8 | $81 | $97 | $45 | $55 | $21 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $4 | $9 | $20 | $217 | $24 | $26 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $23 | $73 | $64 | $77 | $66 | $54 | $53 | $118 |
| Gym | $86 | $14 | $15 | $69 | $42 | $56 | $31 | $33 | $72 |
| Yoga | $130 | $19 | $54 | $65 | $54 | $82 | $40 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $99 | $10 | $20 | $51 | $101 | $48 | $32 | $53 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | None available | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | EasyTaxi | Uber | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | 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 | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | 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) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |