Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 2,900,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | High | Low | High | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | September - December | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $1097 | $1321 | $2498 | $5431 | $2184 | $1976 |
Rent | $1054 | $932 | $480 | $844 | $1174 | $2891 | $797 | $869 |
Groceries | $234 | $121 | $82 | $98 | $175 | $383 | $356 | $146 |
Dining out | $345 | $403 | $174 | $121 | $313 | $656 | $211 | $292 |
Cafe | $75 | $45 | $22 | $25 | $51 | $72 | $69 | $42 |
Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $77 | $95 | $196 | $326 | $222 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $11 | $11 | $10 | $45 | $40 | $16 |
Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $23 | $9 | $78 | $220 | $40 | $38 |
Taxis | $106 | $48 | $28 | $9 | $44 | $78 | $41 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $17 | $14 | $49 | $30 | $13 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $22 | $24 | $54 | $100 | $39 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $7 | $4 | $20 | $74 | $6 | $44 |
Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $46 | $23 | $82 | $195 | $93 | $66 |
Gym | $86 | $81 | $15 | $14 | $44 | $55 | $69 | $34 |
Yoga | $130 | $93 | $57 | $19 | $142 | $197 | $112 | $87 |
Massage | $99 | $59 | $37 | $10 | $64 | $109 | $75 | $45 |
SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | 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 | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | 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! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |