Barbados vs Medellin vs Prague

Barbados 🇧🇧
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Population 110,000 2,427,000 1,305,737
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole Spanish Czech
Level of English Very high Low High
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit November - May January - April, December June - October
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) COP - Colombian Peso ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted in some places Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $2702 $1293 $1806
Rent $1054 $732 $780
Groceries $234 $87 $158
Dining out $345 $131 $240
Cafe $75 $18 $53
Coworking space $321 $96 $175
Mobile internet $49 $16 $24
Public transportation $35 $21 $61
Taxis $106 $14 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $0 $19
Sport and cultural events $37 $8 $19
Museums and sights $36 $9 $35
Nightlife $96 $73 $50
Gym $86 $15 $56
Yoga $130 $54 $66
Massage $99 $20 $37
SIM card options Digicel Claro, Tigo Vodafone, T-Mobile
Tipping 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars Tip 10% in restaurants 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps None available EasyTaxi Uber, Liftago
Tap water 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. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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 Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa 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 Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow