Barbados 🇧🇧
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 4,617,560 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Turkish | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Very high | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | December - April | January - May, October - December | May - October |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $1097 | $1549 | $659 | $1959 | $2359 | $2143 | $1363 |
Rent | $1054 | $939 | $480 | $618 | $354 | $678 | $1036 | $923 | $658 |
Groceries | $234 | $188 | $82 | $129 | $44 | $157 | $236 | $127 | $150 |
Dining out | $345 | $271 | $174 | $269 | $81 | $261 | $371 | $207 | $10 |
Cafe | $75 | $57 | $22 | $32 | $18 | $56 | $43 | $42 | $28 |
Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $77 | $151 | $49 | $209 | $157 | $160 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $11 | $27 | $3 | $35 | $21 | $21 | $3 |
Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $23 | $55 | $6 | $63 | $12 | $17 | $53 |
Taxis | $106 | $58 | $28 | $21 | $6 | $42 | $48 | $9 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $17 | $49 | $2 | $45 | $0 | $49 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $22 | $19 | $11 | $28 | $35 | $97 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $7 | $15 | $15 | $8 | $9 | $217 | $9 |
Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $46 | $43 | $22 | $110 | $117 | $77 | $118 |
Gym | $86 | $66 | $15 | $36 | $9 | $107 | $37 | $42 | $72 |
Yoga | $130 | $99 | $57 | $56 | $23 | $105 | $163 | $54 | $87 |
Massage | $99 | $56 | $37 | $30 | $15 | $54 | $75 | $101 | $10 |
SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | MTN, Vodacom | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Bolt | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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 | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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 | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |