Barbados vs Berlin vs Bogota vs Budapest vs Chiang Mai vs Lisbon

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Population 110,000 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,768,073 1,166,978 517,000
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole German Spanish Hungarian Thai Portuguese
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) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Most common months to visit November - May May - September January - March, December March - June, September - November November - April March - May, September, October
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) THB - Thai Baht (฿) EUR - Euro (€)
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 sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX)
Remote worker visa Yes Yes No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2702 $2200 $1097 $1230 $974 $1984
Rent $1054 $939 $480 $499 $274 $965
Groceries $234 $188 $82 $108 $169 $136
Dining out $345 $271 $174 $202 $108 $271
Cafe $75 $57 $22 $29 $45 $37
Coworking space $321 $174 $77 $120 $95 $164
Mobile internet $49 $23 $11 $9 $11 $24
Public transportation $35 $88 $23 $36 $60 $63
Taxis $106 $58 $28 $27 $20 $27
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $17 $17 $13 $10 $18
Sport and cultural events $37 $64 $22 $24 $8 $29
Museums and sights $36 $37 $7 $7 $8 $24
Nightlife $96 $63 $46 $43 $62 $47
Gym $86 $66 $15 $37 $41 $65
Yoga $130 $99 $57 $48 $55 $65
Massage $99 $56 $37 $26 $10 $50
SIM card options Digicel Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor AIS, DTAC Vodafone
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, not customary or expected elsewhere 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps None available Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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. Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries
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 Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana
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 Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 401 listings on Happy Cow