Barbados 🇧🇧
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Very high | Low | Low | Very High | High | Low |
Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | March - May, September - November | February - May | January - April, December | May - September | June - October | March - June |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $1549 | $959 | $1293 | $1759 | $1806 | $1462 |
Rent | $1054 | $939 | $618 | $316 | $732 | $717 | $780 | $752 |
Groceries | $234 | $188 | $129 | $161 | $87 | $148 | $158 | $112 |
Dining out | $345 | $271 | $269 | $128 | $131 | $280 | $240 | $169 |
Cafe | $75 | $57 | $32 | $35 | $18 | $45 | $53 | $45 |
Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $151 | $88 | $96 | $96 | $175 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $27 | $4 | $16 | $21 | $24 | $4 |
Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $55 | $15 | $21 | $95 | $61 | $8 |
Taxis | $106 | $58 | $21 | $15 | $14 | $25 | $33 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $49 | $0 | $0 | $10 | $19 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $19 | $6 | $8 | $45 | $19 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $15 | $2 | $9 | $24 | $35 | $9 |
Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $43 | $74 | $73 | $66 | $50 | $53 |
Gym | $86 | $66 | $36 | $34 | $15 | $56 | $56 | $33 |
Yoga | $130 | $99 | $56 | $71 | $54 | $82 | $66 | $37 |
Massage | $99 | $56 | $30 | $10 | $20 | $48 | $37 | $53 |
SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | 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 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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 | 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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! | 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, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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 | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |