Barbados vs Berlin vs Bogota vs Budapest vs Buenos Aires vs Rio de Janeiro

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Population 110,000 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,768,073 2,900,000 6,718,903
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole German Spanish Hungarian Spanish Portuguese
Level of English Very high Very high Low High High Low
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Galeão International Airport
Most common months to visit November - May May - September January - March, December March - June, September - November September - December January - March, December
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$)
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, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes Yes No No No No
Average monthly costs $2702 $2200 $1097 $1230 $1321 $1833
Rent $1054 $939 $480 $499 $844 $1066
Groceries $234 $188 $82 $108 $98 $95
Dining out $345 $271 $174 $202 $121 $210
Cafe $75 $57 $22 $29 $25 $25
Coworking space $321 $174 $77 $120 $95 $130
Mobile internet $49 $23 $11 $9 $11 $7
Public transportation $35 $88 $23 $36 $9 $33
Taxis $106 $58 $28 $27 $9 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $17 $17 $13 $14 $16
Sport and cultural events $37 $64 $22 $24 $24 $55
Museums and sights $36 $37 $7 $7 $4 $26
Nightlife $96 $63 $46 $43 $23 $54
Gym $86 $66 $15 $37 $14 $31
Yoga $130 $99 $57 $48 $19 $40
Massage $99 $56 $37 $26 $10 $32
SIM card options Digicel Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Tim, Claro, Vivo
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 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common
Taxi apps None available Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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. 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. 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. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options 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 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 Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros.
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. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas 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 14 options on HappyCow 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 54 options on Happy Cow