Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 6,718,903 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Portuguese |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Very high | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | April - June, September - November | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | January - March, December |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $2384 | $1867 | $5431 | $1833 |
Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $932 | $778 | $2891 | $1066 |
Groceries | $243 | $234 | $121 | $281 | $383 | $95 |
Dining out | $396 | $345 | $403 | $182 | $656 | $210 |
Cafe | $66 | $75 | $45 | $49 | $72 | $25 |
Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $213 | $159 | $326 | $130 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $10 | $25 | $45 | $7 |
Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $127 | $11 | $220 | $33 |
Taxis | $73 | $106 | $48 | $9 | $78 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $24 | $24 | $30 | $16 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $81 | $81 | $100 | $55 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $33 | $20 | $74 | $26 |
Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $112 | $64 | $195 | $54 |
Gym | $62 | $86 | $81 | $69 | $55 | $31 |
Yoga | $139 | $130 | $93 | $65 | $197 | $40 |
Massage | $89 | $99 | $59 | $51 | $109 | $32 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
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 | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
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 | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | 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. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
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 | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | 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. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow |