Barbados 🇧🇧
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population | 110,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | November - May | January - March, December | April - October | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - June |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1097 | $1351 | $2498 | $1293 | $1867 | $2143 | $1759 | $2184 | $1462 |
Rent | $1054 | $480 | $615 | $1174 | $732 | $778 | $923 | $717 | $797 | $752 |
Groceries | $234 | $82 | $114 | $175 | $87 | $281 | $127 | $148 | $356 | $112 |
Dining out | $345 | $174 | $165 | $313 | $131 | $182 | $207 | $280 | $211 | $169 |
Cafe | $75 | $22 | $38 | $51 | $18 | $49 | $42 | $45 | $69 | $45 |
Coworking space | $321 | $77 | $133 | $196 | $96 | $159 | $160 | $96 | $222 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $7 | $10 | $16 | $25 | $21 | $21 | $40 | $4 |
Public transportation | $35 | $23 | $21 | $78 | $21 | $11 | $17 | $95 | $40 | $8 |
Taxis | $106 | $28 | $9 | $44 | $14 | $9 | $9 | $25 | $41 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $25 | $49 | $0 | $24 | $49 | $10 | $13 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $22 | $29 | $54 | $8 | $81 | $97 | $45 | $39 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $7 | $29 | $20 | $9 | $20 | $217 | $24 | $6 | $9 |
Nightlife | $96 | $46 | $45 | $82 | $73 | $64 | $77 | $66 | $93 | $53 |
Gym | $86 | $15 | $30 | $44 | $15 | $69 | $42 | $56 | $69 | $33 |
Yoga | $130 | $57 | $59 | $142 | $54 | $65 | $54 | $82 | $112 | $37 |
Massage | $99 | $37 | $31 | $64 | $20 | $51 | $101 | $48 | $75 | $53 |
SIM card options | Digicel | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | None available | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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 | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |