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Population 110,000 3,400,000 1,768,073 15,520,000 112,490
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole German Hungarian Turkish Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high Very high High Low Low
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Istanbul Airport (IST) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit November - May May - September March - June, September - November April - June, September and October May - October
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) 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 almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in most places Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes Yes No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2702 $2200 $1230 $659 $1363
Rent $1054 $939 $499 $354 $658
Groceries $234 $188 $108 $44 $150
Dining out $345 $271 $202 $81 $10
Cafe $75 $57 $29 $18 $28
Coworking space $321 $174 $120 $49 $106
Mobile internet $49 $23 $9 $3 $3
Public transportation $35 $88 $36 $6 $53
Taxis $106 $58 $27 $6 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $17 $13 $2 $33
Sport and cultural events $37 $64 $24 $11 $14
Museums and sights $36 $37 $7 $15 $9
Nightlife $96 $63 $43 $22 $118
Gym $86 $66 $37 $9 $72
Yoga $130 $99 $48 $23 $87
Massage $99 $56 $26 $15 $10
SIM card options Digicel Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Turkcell, Turk Telekom 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 - 15% at restaurants and bars Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps None available Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi BiTaksi Grab, GoJek
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable 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 Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish 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 Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight 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 markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee 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 47 options on HappyCow 59 listings on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow