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Population 110,000 8,053,663 2,427,000 259,453 237,559 1,305,737
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole Vietnamese Spanish Spanish Portuguese Czech
Level of English Very high Moderate Low Moderate Very High High
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit November - May January, February, October - December January - April, December January - May, October - December May - September June - October
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) COP - Colombian Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2702 $1167 $1293 $2143 $1759 $1806
Rent $1054 $503 $732 $923 $717 $780
Groceries $234 $151 $87 $127 $148 $158
Dining out $345 $134 $131 $207 $280 $240
Cafe $75 $39 $18 $42 $45 $53
Coworking space $321 $72 $96 $160 $96 $175
Mobile internet $49 $4 $16 $21 $21 $24
Public transportation $35 $20 $21 $17 $95 $61
Taxis $106 $13 $14 $9 $25 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $0 $0 $49 $10 $19
Sport and cultural events $37 $3 $8 $97 $45 $19
Museums and sights $36 $4 $9 $217 $24 $35
Nightlife $96 $89 $73 $77 $66 $50
Gym $86 $57 $15 $42 $56 $56
Yoga $130 $57 $54 $54 $82 $66
Massage $99 $21 $20 $101 $48 $37
SIM card options Digicel Viettel, Mobifone Claro, Tigo Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, T-Mobile
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 10% in restaurants 10-15% for restaurants 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps None available Grab, GoViet EasyTaxi N/A Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Liftago
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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. 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!
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 Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa 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 Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky.
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 Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 72 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow