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Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 8,323,340 | 1,270,169 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Greek | English (de facto) | Bulgarian |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | High | Moderate | High | Very high | High |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | April - June, September - November | April-June, September-October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $1097 | $1230 | $1167 | $1959 | $5431 | $1289 |
Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $480 | $499 | $503 | $678 | $2891 | $567 |
Groceries | $243 | $234 | $82 | $108 | $151 | $157 | $383 | $10 |
Dining out | $396 | $345 | $174 | $202 | $134 | $261 | $656 | $227 |
Cafe | $66 | $75 | $22 | $29 | $39 | $56 | $72 | $27 |
Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $77 | $120 | $72 | $209 | $326 | $140 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $11 | $9 | $4 | $35 | $45 | $10 |
Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $23 | $36 | $20 | $63 | $220 | $30 |
Taxis | $73 | $106 | $28 | $27 | $13 | $42 | $78 | $12 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $17 | $13 | $0 | $45 | $30 | $40 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $22 | $24 | $3 | $28 | $100 | $18 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $7 | $7 | $4 | $8 | $74 | $12 |
Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $46 | $43 | $89 | $110 | $195 | $82 |
Gym | $62 | $86 | $15 | $37 | $57 | $107 | $55 | $23 |
Yoga | $139 | $130 | $57 | $48 | $57 | $105 | $197 | $62 |
Massage | $89 | $99 | $37 | $26 | $21 | $54 | $109 | $29 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | AT&T, Verizon | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
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 | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Uber, Lyft | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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 | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | 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 | 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 | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | 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 | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 309 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |