Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 144,900 | 880,691 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Spanish | Greek | Spanish | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | High | Low | Low |
Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | January - March, December | March - May, October - December | December - April | March - June |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $1097 | $1959 | $2359 | $1462 |
Rent | $1054 | $939 | $480 | $678 | $1036 | $752 |
Groceries | $234 | $188 | $82 | $157 | $236 | $112 |
Dining out | $345 | $271 | $174 | $261 | $371 | $169 |
Cafe | $75 | $57 | $22 | $56 | $43 | $45 |
Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $77 | $209 | $157 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $11 | $35 | $21 | $4 |
Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $23 | $63 | $12 | $8 |
Taxis | $106 | $58 | $28 | $42 | $48 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $17 | $45 | $0 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $22 | $28 | $35 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $7 | $8 | $9 | $9 |
Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $46 | $110 | $117 | $53 |
Gym | $86 | $66 | $15 | $107 | $37 | $33 |
Yoga | $130 | $99 | $57 | $105 | $163 | $37 |
Massage | $99 | $56 | $37 | $54 | $75 | $53 |
SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
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% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | nTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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. |
Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
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. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | 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 | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 7 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |