Barbados 🇧🇧
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 8,323,340 | 1,270,169 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | English (de facto) | Bulgarian |
Level of English | Very high | High | Low | High | Very high | Moderate | Very high | High |
Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | April - June, September - November | April-June, September-October |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $1097 | $1230 | $1549 | $1167 | $5431 | $1289 |
Rent | $1054 | $932 | $480 | $499 | $618 | $503 | $2891 | $567 |
Groceries | $234 | $121 | $82 | $108 | $129 | $151 | $383 | $10 |
Dining out | $345 | $403 | $174 | $202 | $269 | $134 | $656 | $227 |
Cafe | $75 | $45 | $22 | $29 | $32 | $39 | $72 | $27 |
Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $77 | $120 | $151 | $72 | $326 | $140 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $11 | $9 | $27 | $4 | $45 | $10 |
Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $23 | $36 | $55 | $20 | $220 | $30 |
Taxis | $106 | $48 | $28 | $27 | $21 | $13 | $78 | $12 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $17 | $13 | $49 | $0 | $30 | $40 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $22 | $24 | $19 | $3 | $100 | $18 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $7 | $7 | $15 | $4 | $74 | $12 |
Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $46 | $43 | $43 | $89 | $195 | $82 |
Gym | $86 | $81 | $15 | $37 | $36 | $57 | $55 | $23 |
Yoga | $130 | $93 | $57 | $48 | $56 | $57 | $197 | $62 |
Massage | $99 | $59 | $37 | $26 | $30 | $21 | $109 | $29 |
SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | AT&T, Verizon | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Lyft | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | 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. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |