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Population 110,000 8,053,663 259,453 237,559 1,305,737 834,000
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole Vietnamese Spanish Portuguese Czech Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Moderate Moderate Very High High Moderate
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit November - May January, February, October - December January - May, October - December May - September June - October March - June, September, October
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2702 $1167 $2143 $1759 $1806 $1976
Rent $1054 $503 $923 $717 $780 $869
Groceries $234 $151 $127 $148 $158 $146
Dining out $345 $134 $207 $280 $240 $292
Cafe $75 $39 $42 $45 $53 $42
Coworking space $321 $72 $160 $96 $175 $152
Mobile internet $49 $4 $21 $21 $24 $16
Public transportation $35 $20 $17 $95 $61 $38
Taxis $106 $13 $9 $25 $33 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $0 $49 $10 $19 $30
Sport and cultural events $37 $3 $97 $45 $19 $73
Museums and sights $36 $4 $217 $24 $35 $44
Nightlife $96 $89 $77 $66 $50 $66
Gym $86 $57 $42 $56 $56 $34
Yoga $130 $57 $54 $82 $66 $87
Massage $99 $21 $101 $48 $37 $45
SIM card options Digicel Viettel, Mobifone Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, T-Mobile Vodafone, Orange
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%. 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 Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps None available Grab, GoViet N/A Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Liftago Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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! Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
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 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. Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
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 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 Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 72 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow