Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Population | 110,000 | 144,900 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | Low | High |
Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
Most common months to visit | November - May | March - May, October - December | December - April | January - May, October - December | January - March, December | April-June, September-October |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1959 | $2359 | $2143 | $1833 | $1289 |
Rent | $1054 | $678 | $1036 | $923 | $1066 | $567 |
Groceries | $234 | $157 | $236 | $127 | $95 | $10 |
Dining out | $345 | $261 | $371 | $207 | $210 | $227 |
Cafe | $75 | $56 | $43 | $42 | $25 | $27 |
Coworking space | $321 | $209 | $157 | $160 | $130 | $140 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $35 | $21 | $21 | $7 | $10 |
Public transportation | $35 | $63 | $12 | $17 | $33 | $30 |
Taxis | $106 | $42 | $48 | $9 | $14 | $12 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $45 | $0 | $49 | $16 | $40 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $28 | $35 | $97 | $55 | $18 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $8 | $9 | $217 | $26 | $12 |
Nightlife | $96 | $110 | $117 | $77 | $54 | $82 |
Gym | $86 | $107 | $37 | $42 | $31 | $23 |
Yoga | $130 | $105 | $163 | $54 | $40 | $62 |
Massage | $99 | $54 | $75 | $101 | $32 | $29 |
SIM card options | Digicel | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
Taxi apps | None available | nTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |