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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Population | 110,000 | 2,900,000 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese |
Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | Very High |
Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
Most common months to visit | November - May | September - December | March - May, October, November | May - September |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1321 | $1867 | $1759 |
Rent | $1054 | $844 | $778 | $717 |
Groceries | $234 | $98 | $281 | $148 |
Dining out | $345 | $121 | $182 | $280 |
Cafe | $75 | $25 | $49 | $45 |
Coworking space | $321 | $95 | $159 | $96 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $25 | $21 |
Public transportation | $35 | $9 | $11 | $95 |
Taxis | $106 | $9 | $9 | $25 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $14 | $24 | $10 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $24 | $81 | $45 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $4 | $20 | $24 |
Nightlife | $96 | $23 | $64 | $66 |
Gym | $86 | $14 | $69 | $56 |
Yoga | $130 | $19 | $65 | $82 |
Massage | $99 | $10 | $51 | $48 |
SIM card options | Digicel | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
Taxi apps | None available | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
Tap water | Not 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
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 cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |