Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 | 731,387 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Spanish | Thai | Ukrainian | English (de facto) | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Low | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate | Very High | Low |
Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | January - March, December | November - April | May - September | April - June, September - November | December - April | January - May, October - December | May - September | May - October |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $1097 | $974 | $922 | $5431 | $2359 | $2143 | $1759 | $1363 |
Rent | $1054 | $939 | $480 | $274 | $400 | $2891 | $1036 | $923 | $717 | $658 |
Groceries | $234 | $188 | $82 | $169 | $91 | $383 | $236 | $127 | $148 | $150 |
Dining out | $345 | $271 | $174 | $108 | $151 | $656 | $371 | $207 | $280 | $10 |
Cafe | $75 | $57 | $22 | $45 | $21 | $72 | $43 | $42 | $45 | $28 |
Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $77 | $95 | $79 | $326 | $157 | $160 | $96 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $11 | $11 | $4 | $45 | $21 | $21 | $21 | $3 |
Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $23 | $60 | $5 | $220 | $12 | $17 | $95 | $53 |
Taxis | $106 | $58 | $28 | $20 | $12 | $78 | $48 | $9 | $25 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $17 | $10 | $16 | $30 | $0 | $49 | $10 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $22 | $8 | $13 | $100 | $35 | $97 | $45 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $7 | $8 | $9 | $74 | $9 | $217 | $24 | $9 |
Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $46 | $62 | $43 | $195 | $117 | $77 | $66 | $118 |
Gym | $86 | $66 | $15 | $41 | $22 | $55 | $37 | $42 | $56 | $72 |
Yoga | $130 | $99 | $57 | $55 | $30 | $197 | $163 | $54 | $82 | $87 |
Massage | $99 | $56 | $37 | $10 | $27 | $109 | $75 | $101 | $48 | $10 |
SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone, Kyivstar | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | 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. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
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 family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
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