Barbados 🇧🇧
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population | 110,000 | 1,125,316 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Vietnamese | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Czech | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | High | Low | Low |
Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | November - May | February - May | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | June - October | March - June | May - October |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2702 | $959 | $2498 | $5431 | $2143 | $1806 | $1462 | $1363 |
Rent | $1054 | $316 | $1174 | $2891 | $923 | $780 | $752 | $658 |
Groceries | $234 | $161 | $175 | $383 | $127 | $158 | $112 | $150 |
Dining out | $345 | $128 | $313 | $656 | $207 | $240 | $169 | $10 |
Cafe | $75 | $35 | $51 | $72 | $42 | $53 | $45 | $28 |
Coworking space | $321 | $88 | $196 | $326 | $160 | $175 | $125 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $4 | $10 | $45 | $21 | $24 | $4 | $3 |
Public transportation | $35 | $15 | $78 | $220 | $17 | $61 | $8 | $53 |
Taxis | $106 | $15 | $44 | $78 | $9 | $33 | $14 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $49 | $30 | $49 | $19 | $27 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $6 | $54 | $100 | $97 | $19 | $21 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $2 | $20 | $74 | $217 | $35 | $9 | $9 |
Nightlife | $96 | $74 | $82 | $195 | $77 | $50 | $53 | $118 |
Gym | $86 | $34 | $44 | $55 | $42 | $56 | $33 | $72 |
Yoga | $130 | $71 | $142 | $197 | $54 | $66 | $37 | $87 |
Massage | $99 | $10 | $64 | $109 | $101 | $37 | $53 | $10 |
SIM card options | Digicel | Viettel, Vinafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 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 | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 |
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