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

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Population 110,000 3,400,000 1,768,073 2,900,000 6,718,903 9,963,452
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole German Hungarian Spanish Portuguese Korean
Level of English Very high Very high High High Low Moderate
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Galeão International Airport Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit November - May May - September March - June, September - November September - December January - March, December March - May, September - November
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) KRW - South Korean won (₩)
Credit cards 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 everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes Yes No No No No
Average monthly costs $2702 $2200 $1230 $1321 $1833 $2184
Rent $1054 $939 $499 $844 $1066 $797
Groceries $234 $188 $108 $98 $95 $356
Dining out $345 $271 $202 $121 $210 $211
Cafe $75 $57 $29 $25 $25 $69
Coworking space $321 $174 $120 $95 $130 $222
Mobile internet $49 $23 $9 $11 $7 $40
Public transportation $35 $88 $36 $9 $33 $40
Taxis $106 $58 $27 $9 $14 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $17 $13 $14 $16 $13
Sport and cultural events $37 $64 $24 $24 $55 $39
Museums and sights $36 $37 $7 $4 $26 $6
Nightlife $96 $63 $43 $23 $54 $93
Gym $86 $66 $37 $14 $31 $69
Yoga $130 $99 $48 $19 $40 $112
Massage $99 $56 $26 $10 $32 $75
SIM card options Digicel Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Tim, Claro, Vivo KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
Tipping 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 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common Not customary or expected
Taxi apps None available Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber Uber, Kakao
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable 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 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. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture.
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 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. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam
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 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. Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 844 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 54 options on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow