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Population | 110,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | English (de facto) | Czech | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | Low | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | High | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | November - May | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | September - December | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | June - October | January - March, December | March - June, September, October |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1097 | $1230 | $1321 | $1167 | $2498 | $5431 | $1806 | $1833 | $1976 |
Rent | $1054 | $480 | $499 | $844 | $503 | $1174 | $2891 | $780 | $1066 | $869 |
Groceries | $234 | $82 | $108 | $98 | $151 | $175 | $383 | $158 | $95 | $146 |
Dining out | $345 | $174 | $202 | $121 | $134 | $313 | $656 | $240 | $210 | $292 |
Cafe | $75 | $22 | $29 | $25 | $39 | $51 | $72 | $53 | $25 | $42 |
Coworking space | $321 | $77 | $120 | $95 | $72 | $196 | $326 | $175 | $130 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $9 | $11 | $4 | $10 | $45 | $24 | $7 | $16 |
Public transportation | $35 | $23 | $36 | $9 | $20 | $78 | $220 | $61 | $33 | $38 |
Taxis | $106 | $28 | $27 | $9 | $13 | $44 | $78 | $33 | $14 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $13 | $14 | $0 | $49 | $30 | $19 | $16 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $22 | $24 | $24 | $3 | $54 | $100 | $19 | $55 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $7 | $7 | $4 | $4 | $20 | $74 | $35 | $26 | $44 |
Nightlife | $96 | $46 | $43 | $23 | $89 | $82 | $195 | $50 | $54 | $66 |
Gym | $86 | $15 | $37 | $14 | $57 | $44 | $55 | $56 | $31 | $34 |
Yoga | $130 | $57 | $48 | $19 | $57 | $142 | $197 | $66 | $40 | $87 |
Massage | $99 | $37 | $26 | $10 | $21 | $64 | $109 | $37 | $32 | $45 |
SIM card options | Digicel | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Vodafone, Orange |
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 | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | None available | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | 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. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | 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! | 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 | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |