Barbados vs Berlin vs Bogota vs Bucharest vs Da Nang vs New York City

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Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Bogota ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด
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Bucharest ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด
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Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Population 110,000 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,830,000 1,125,316 8,323,340
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole German Spanish Romanian Vietnamese English (de facto)
Level of English Very high Very high Low High Low Very high
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Most common months to visit November - May May - September January - March, December April - October February - May April - June, September - November
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) USD - US Dollar ($)
Credit cards Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes Yes No No No No
Average monthly costs $2702 $2200 $1097 $1351 $959 $5431
Rent $1054 $939 $480 $615 $316 $2891
Groceries $234 $188 $82 $114 $161 $383
Dining out $345 $271 $174 $165 $128 $656
Cafe $75 $57 $22 $38 $35 $72
Coworking space $321 $174 $77 $133 $88 $326
Mobile internet $49 $23 $11 $7 $4 $45
Public transportation $35 $88 $23 $21 $15 $220
Taxis $106 $58 $28 $9 $15 $78
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $17 $17 $25 $0 $30
Sport and cultural events $37 $64 $22 $29 $6 $100
Museums and sights $36 $37 $7 $29 $2 $74
Nightlife $96 $63 $46 $45 $74 $195
Gym $86 $66 $15 $30 $34 $55
Yoga $130 $99 $57 $59 $71 $197
Massage $99 $56 $37 $31 $10 $109
SIM card options Digicel Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Viettel, Vinafone AT&T, Verizon
Tipping 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars
Taxi apps None available Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Grab Uber, Lyft
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread 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. Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. 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 Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua Sarmale, mฤƒmฤƒligฤƒ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤƒ de burtฤƒ, covrig, papanasi Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options.
Eat like a local Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 309 options on HappyCow