Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Population | 110,000 | 4,617,560 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Low | Low | Low |
Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | November - May | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | December - April | May - October |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1549 | $2498 | $1293 | $2359 | $1363 |
Rent | $1054 | $618 | $1174 | $732 | $1036 | $658 |
Groceries | $234 | $129 | $175 | $87 | $236 | $150 |
Dining out | $345 | $269 | $313 | $131 | $371 | $10 |
Cafe | $75 | $32 | $51 | $18 | $43 | $28 |
Coworking space | $321 | $151 | $196 | $96 | $157 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $27 | $10 | $16 | $21 | $3 |
Public transportation | $35 | $55 | $78 | $21 | $12 | $53 |
Taxis | $106 | $21 | $44 | $14 | $48 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $49 | $49 | $0 | $0 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $19 | $54 | $8 | $35 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $15 | $20 | $9 | $9 | $9 |
Nightlife | $96 | $43 | $82 | $73 | $117 | $118 |
Gym | $86 | $36 | $44 | $15 | $37 | $72 |
Yoga | $130 | $56 | $142 | $54 | $163 | $87 |
Massage | $99 | $30 | $64 | $20 | $75 | $10 |
SIM card options | Digicel | MTN, Vodacom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | None available | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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 | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | 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 | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |