Barbados vs Bogota vs New York City vs Panama City vs Prague

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Population 110,000 10,978,360 8,323,340 880,691 1,305,737
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole Spanish English (de facto) Spanish Czech
Level of English Very high Low Very high Low High
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit November - May January - March, December April - June, September - November December - April June - October
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) COP - Colombian Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2702 $1097 $5431 $2359 $1806
Rent $1054 $480 $2891 $1036 $780
Groceries $234 $82 $383 $236 $158
Dining out $345 $174 $656 $371 $240
Cafe $75 $22 $72 $43 $53
Coworking space $321 $77 $326 $157 $175
Mobile internet $49 $11 $45 $21 $24
Public transportation $35 $23 $220 $12 $61
Taxis $106 $28 $78 $48 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $17 $30 $0 $19
Sport and cultural events $37 $22 $100 $35 $19
Museums and sights $36 $7 $74 $9 $35
Nightlife $96 $46 $195 $117 $50
Gym $86 $15 $55 $37 $56
Yoga $130 $57 $197 $163 $66
Massage $99 $37 $109 $75 $37
SIM card options Digicel Tigo, Movistar, Claro AT&T, Verizon Claro, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile
Tipping 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 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps None available Uber, Cabify Uber, Lyft Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Liftago
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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. 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. Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer!
Local food specialities 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 Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky.
Eat like a local 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 día. Community markets and sports bars. 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 Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 104 options on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow