Barbados 🇧🇧
|
Berlin 🇩🇪
|
Bogota 🇨🇴
|
Mexico City 🇲🇽
|
Panama City 🇵🇦
|
Prague 🇨🇿
|
Seoul 🇰🇷
|
Sofia 🇧🇬
|
Ubud 🇮🇩
|
Valencia 🇪🇸
|
|
Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Korean | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | High | Moderate | High | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | January - March, December | March - May, October, November | December - April | June - October | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | May - October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $1097 | $1867 | $2359 | $1806 | $2184 | $1289 | $1363 | $1976 |
Rent | $1054 | $939 | $480 | $778 | $1036 | $780 | $797 | $567 | $658 | $869 |
Groceries | $234 | $188 | $82 | $281 | $236 | $158 | $356 | $10 | $150 | $146 |
Dining out | $345 | $271 | $174 | $182 | $371 | $240 | $211 | $227 | $10 | $292 |
Cafe | $75 | $57 | $22 | $49 | $43 | $53 | $69 | $27 | $28 | $42 |
Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $77 | $159 | $157 | $175 | $222 | $140 | $106 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $11 | $25 | $21 | $24 | $40 | $10 | $3 | $16 |
Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $23 | $11 | $12 | $61 | $40 | $30 | $53 | $38 |
Taxis | $106 | $58 | $28 | $9 | $48 | $33 | $41 | $12 | $13 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $17 | $24 | $0 | $19 | $13 | $40 | $33 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $22 | $81 | $35 | $19 | $39 | $18 | $14 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $7 | $20 | $9 | $35 | $6 | $12 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $46 | $64 | $117 | $50 | $93 | $82 | $118 | $66 |
Gym | $86 | $66 | $15 | $69 | $37 | $56 | $69 | $23 | $72 | $34 |
Yoga | $130 | $99 | $57 | $65 | $163 | $66 | $112 | $62 | $87 | $87 |
Massage | $99 | $56 | $37 | $51 | $75 | $37 | $75 | $29 | $10 | $45 |
SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
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% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | 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 | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | 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 | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |