Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 110,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Spanish | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | November - May | March - May, October, November | December - April | March - June | March - June, September, October |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1867 | $2359 | $1462 | $1976 |
Rent | $1054 | $778 | $1036 | $752 | $869 |
Groceries | $234 | $281 | $236 | $112 | $146 |
Dining out | $345 | $182 | $371 | $169 | $292 |
Cafe | $75 | $49 | $43 | $45 | $42 |
Coworking space | $321 | $159 | $157 | $125 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $25 | $21 | $4 | $16 |
Public transportation | $35 | $11 | $12 | $8 | $38 |
Taxis | $106 | $9 | $48 | $14 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $0 | $27 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $35 | $21 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $20 | $9 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $96 | $64 | $117 | $53 | $66 |
Gym | $86 | $69 | $37 | $33 | $34 |
Yoga | $130 | $65 | $163 | $37 | $87 |
Massage | $99 | $51 | $75 | $53 | $45 |
SIM card options | Digicel | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | None available | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | 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 | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |