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Population 926,426 110,000 3,400,000 1,768,073 2,900,000 517,000 8,323,340
Official language(s) English (de facto) English, Bajan Creole German Hungarian Spanish Portuguese English (de facto)
Level of English Very high Very high Very high High High Very high Very high
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November November - May May - September March - June, September - November September - December March - May, September, October April - June, September - November
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) USD - US Dollar ($)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes No No Yes No
Average monthly costs $3484 $2702 $2200 $1230 $1321 $1984 $5431
Rent $1650 $1054 $939 $499 $844 $965 $2891
Groceries $243 $234 $188 $108 $98 $136 $383
Dining out $396 $345 $271 $202 $121 $271 $656
Cafe $66 $75 $57 $29 $25 $37 $72
Coworking space $331 $321 $174 $120 $95 $164 $326
Mobile internet $40 $49 $23 $9 $11 $24 $45
Public transportation $110 $35 $88 $36 $9 $63 $220
Taxis $73 $106 $58 $27 $9 $27 $78
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $0 $17 $13 $14 $18 $30
Sport and cultural events $54 $37 $64 $24 $24 $29 $100
Museums and sights $11 $36 $37 $7 $4 $24 $74
Nightlife $124 $96 $63 $43 $23 $47 $195
Gym $62 $86 $66 $37 $14 $65 $55
Yoga $139 $130 $99 $48 $19 $65 $197
Massage $89 $99 $56 $26 $10 $50 $109
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Digicel Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Vodafone AT&T, Verizon
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft None available Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber, FreeNow Uber, Lyft
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. 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 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 Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries 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 Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos 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 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 Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options.
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops 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 Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 14 options on HappyCow 844 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 401 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow