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Population | 110,000 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 8,323,340 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Vietnamese | English (de facto) | Czech | Korean | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | Very high | High | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | November - May | September - December | January, February, October - December | April - June, September - November | June - October | March - May, September - November | March - June |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | USD - US Dollar ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1321 | $1167 | $5431 | $1806 | $2184 | $1462 |
Rent | $1054 | $844 | $503 | $2891 | $780 | $797 | $752 |
Groceries | $234 | $98 | $151 | $383 | $158 | $356 | $112 |
Dining out | $345 | $121 | $134 | $656 | $240 | $211 | $169 |
Cafe | $75 | $25 | $39 | $72 | $53 | $69 | $45 |
Coworking space | $321 | $95 | $72 | $326 | $175 | $222 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $4 | $45 | $24 | $40 | $4 |
Public transportation | $35 | $9 | $20 | $220 | $61 | $40 | $8 |
Taxis | $106 | $9 | $13 | $78 | $33 | $41 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $14 | $0 | $30 | $19 | $13 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $24 | $3 | $100 | $19 | $39 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $4 | $4 | $74 | $35 | $6 | $9 |
Nightlife | $96 | $23 | $89 | $195 | $50 | $93 | $53 |
Gym | $86 | $14 | $57 | $55 | $56 | $69 | $33 |
Yoga | $130 | $19 | $57 | $197 | $66 | $112 | $37 |
Massage | $99 | $10 | $21 | $109 | $37 | $75 | $53 |
SIM card options | Digicel | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at 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%. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | None available | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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, 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 | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | 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. | 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 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 | 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 | 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 | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |