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Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Czech |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Very high | High |
Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | April - June, September and October | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | June - October |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $659 | $1293 | $1867 | $5431 | $1806 |
Rent | $1054 | $939 | $354 | $732 | $778 | $2891 | $780 |
Groceries | $234 | $188 | $44 | $87 | $281 | $383 | $158 |
Dining out | $345 | $271 | $81 | $131 | $182 | $656 | $240 |
Cafe | $75 | $57 | $18 | $18 | $49 | $72 | $53 |
Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $49 | $96 | $159 | $326 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $3 | $16 | $25 | $45 | $24 |
Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $6 | $21 | $11 | $220 | $61 |
Taxis | $106 | $58 | $6 | $14 | $9 | $78 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $2 | $0 | $24 | $30 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $11 | $8 | $81 | $100 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $15 | $9 | $20 | $74 | $35 |
Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $22 | $73 | $64 | $195 | $50 |
Gym | $86 | $66 | $9 | $15 | $69 | $55 | $56 |
Yoga | $130 | $99 | $23 | $54 | $65 | $197 | $66 |
Massage | $99 | $56 | $15 | $20 | $51 | $109 | $37 |
SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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! |
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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow |