Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,850,000 | 6,718,903 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | February - May | March - May, October, November | January - March, December |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | 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 in some places. Cash also needed. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $959 | $1867 | $1833 |
Rent | $1054 | $939 | $316 | $778 | $1066 |
Groceries | $234 | $188 | $161 | $281 | $95 |
Dining out | $345 | $271 | $128 | $182 | $210 |
Cafe | $75 | $57 | $35 | $49 | $25 |
Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $88 | $159 | $130 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $4 | $25 | $7 |
Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $15 | $11 | $33 |
Taxis | $106 | $58 | $15 | $9 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $0 | $24 | $16 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $6 | $81 | $55 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $2 | $20 | $26 |
Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $74 | $64 | $54 |
Gym | $86 | $66 | $34 | $69 | $31 |
Yoga | $130 | $99 | $71 | $65 | $40 |
Massage | $99 | $56 | $10 | $51 | $32 |
SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Uber | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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 | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | 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 | 107 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |