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Barbados 🇧🇧
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| Population | 110,000 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Ná»™i Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1167 | $659 | $2498 | $1293 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1054 | $503 | $354 | $1174 | $732 | $797 |
| Groceries | $234 | $151 | $44 | $175 | $87 | $356 |
| Dining out | $345 | $134 | $81 | $313 | $131 | $211 |
| Cafe | $75 | $39 | $18 | $51 | $18 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $72 | $49 | $196 | $96 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $4 | $3 | $10 | $16 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $20 | $6 | $78 | $21 | $40 |
| Taxis | $106 | $13 | $6 | $44 | $14 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $2 | $49 | $0 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $3 | $11 | $54 | $8 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $4 | $15 | $20 | $9 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $89 | $22 | $82 | $73 | $93 |
| Gym | $86 | $57 | $9 | $44 | $15 | $69 |
| Yoga | $130 | $57 | $23 | $142 | $54 | $112 |
| Massage | $99 | $21 | $15 | $64 | $20 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | None available | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |