Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Spanish | English (de facto) | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Very high | High | High | Very high | Moderate | Low | Very high | Low |
Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | April - October | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | January - April, December | April - June, September - November | May - October |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $1351 | $1549 | $1167 | $1293 | $5431 | $1363 |
Rent | $1054 | $932 | $615 | $618 | $503 | $732 | $2891 | $658 |
Groceries | $234 | $121 | $114 | $129 | $151 | $87 | $383 | $150 |
Dining out | $345 | $403 | $165 | $269 | $134 | $131 | $656 | $10 |
Cafe | $75 | $45 | $38 | $32 | $39 | $18 | $72 | $28 |
Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $133 | $151 | $72 | $96 | $326 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $7 | $27 | $4 | $16 | $45 | $3 |
Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $21 | $55 | $20 | $21 | $220 | $53 |
Taxis | $106 | $48 | $9 | $21 | $13 | $14 | $78 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $25 | $49 | $0 | $0 | $30 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $29 | $19 | $3 | $8 | $100 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $29 | $15 | $4 | $9 | $74 | $9 |
Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $45 | $43 | $89 | $73 | $195 | $118 |
Gym | $86 | $81 | $30 | $36 | $57 | $15 | $55 | $72 |
Yoga | $130 | $93 | $59 | $56 | $57 | $54 | $197 | $87 |
Massage | $99 | $59 | $31 | $30 | $21 | $20 | $109 | $10 |
SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. | 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 | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | 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 | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | 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 | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |