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Population 110,000 1,768,073 1,125,316 8,850,000 259,453 1,270,169
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish Spanish Bulgarian
Level of English Very high High Low Moderate Moderate High
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Sofia International Airport (SOF)
Most common months to visit November - May March - June, September - November February - May March - May, October, November January - May, October - December April-June, September-October
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв)
Credit cards Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $2702 $1230 $959 $1867 $2143 $1289
Rent $1054 $499 $316 $778 $923 $567
Groceries $234 $108 $161 $281 $127 $10
Dining out $345 $202 $128 $182 $207 $227
Cafe $75 $29 $35 $49 $42 $27
Coworking space $321 $120 $88 $159 $160 $140
Mobile internet $49 $9 $4 $25 $21 $10
Public transportation $35 $36 $15 $11 $17 $30
Taxis $106 $27 $15 $9 $9 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $13 $0 $24 $49 $40
Sport and cultural events $37 $24 $6 $81 $97 $18
Museums and sights $36 $7 $2 $20 $217 $12
Nightlife $96 $43 $74 $64 $77 $82
Gym $86 $37 $34 $69 $42 $23
Yoga $130 $48 $71 $65 $54 $62
Massage $99 $26 $10 $51 $101 $29
SIM card options Digicel Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Telcel, Movistar Telcel, Movistar A1, Telenor, Vivacom
Tipping 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10-15% for restaurants 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés
Taxi apps None available Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber N/A TaxiMe, TaxiStars
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. 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. 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. 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 Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital.
Local food specialities Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator
Eat like a local Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas.
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