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Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Hungarian | Spanish | English (de facto) |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Very high |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | May - September | March - June, September - November | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $2200 | $1230 | $1867 | $5431 |
Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $939 | $499 | $778 | $2891 |
Groceries | $243 | $234 | $188 | $108 | $281 | $383 |
Dining out | $396 | $345 | $271 | $202 | $182 | $656 |
Cafe | $66 | $75 | $57 | $29 | $49 | $72 |
Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $174 | $120 | $159 | $326 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $23 | $9 | $25 | $45 |
Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $88 | $36 | $11 | $220 |
Taxis | $73 | $106 | $58 | $27 | $9 | $78 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $17 | $13 | $24 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $64 | $24 | $81 | $100 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $37 | $7 | $20 | $74 |
Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $63 | $43 | $64 | $195 |
Gym | $62 | $86 | $66 | $37 | $69 | $55 |
Yoga | $139 | $130 | $99 | $48 | $65 | $197 |
Massage | $89 | $99 | $56 | $26 | $51 | $109 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber | Uber, Lyft |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow |