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Population | 110,000 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Romanian | Spanish | Thai | Spanish | Czech | Portuguese | Korean | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | Moderate | High | Low | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | November - May | April - October | September - December | November - April | January - May, October - December | June - October | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | March - June |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1351 | $1321 | $974 | $2143 | $1806 | $1833 | $2184 | $1462 |
Rent | $1054 | $615 | $844 | $274 | $923 | $780 | $1066 | $797 | $752 |
Groceries | $234 | $114 | $98 | $169 | $127 | $158 | $95 | $356 | $112 |
Dining out | $345 | $165 | $121 | $108 | $207 | $240 | $210 | $211 | $169 |
Cafe | $75 | $38 | $25 | $45 | $42 | $53 | $25 | $69 | $45 |
Coworking space | $321 | $133 | $95 | $95 | $160 | $175 | $130 | $222 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $7 | $11 | $11 | $21 | $24 | $7 | $40 | $4 |
Public transportation | $35 | $21 | $9 | $60 | $17 | $61 | $33 | $40 | $8 |
Taxis | $106 | $9 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $33 | $14 | $41 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $25 | $14 | $10 | $49 | $19 | $16 | $13 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $29 | $24 | $8 | $97 | $19 | $55 | $39 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $29 | $4 | $8 | $217 | $35 | $26 | $6 | $9 |
Nightlife | $96 | $45 | $23 | $62 | $77 | $50 | $54 | $93 | $53 |
Gym | $86 | $30 | $14 | $41 | $42 | $56 | $31 | $69 | $33 |
Yoga | $130 | $59 | $19 | $55 | $54 | $66 | $40 | $112 | $37 |
Massage | $99 | $31 | $10 | $10 | $101 | $37 | $32 | $75 | $53 |
SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | None available | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | N/A | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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. | 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 | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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. | 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 | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |