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Population 110,000 1,768,073 2,427,000 8,850,000 1,108,700 834,000
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole Hungarian Spanish Spanish Georgian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High Low Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit November - May March - June, September - November January - April, December March - May, October, November March - June March - June, September, October
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) COP - Colombian Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2702 $1230 $1293 $1867 $1462 $1976
Rent $1054 $499 $732 $778 $752 $869
Groceries $234 $108 $87 $281 $112 $146
Dining out $345 $202 $131 $182 $169 $292
Cafe $75 $29 $18 $49 $45 $42
Coworking space $321 $120 $96 $159 $125 $152
Mobile internet $49 $9 $16 $25 $4 $16
Public transportation $35 $36 $21 $11 $8 $38
Taxis $106 $27 $14 $9 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $13 $0 $24 $27 $30
Sport and cultural events $37 $24 $8 $81 $21 $73
Museums and sights $36 $7 $9 $20 $9 $44
Nightlife $96 $43 $73 $64 $53 $66
Gym $86 $37 $15 $69 $33 $34
Yoga $130 $48 $54 $65 $37 $87
Massage $99 $26 $20 $51 $53 $45
SIM card options Digicel Vodafone, Telenor Claro, Tigo Telcel, Movistar Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Tip 10% in restaurants 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps None available Bolt, Fotaxi EasyTaxi Uber Yandex, Bolt Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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. 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 Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli 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 Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow