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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 8,323,340 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Hungarian | English (de facto) | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | High | Very high | Very High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | April - October | March - June, September - November | April - June, September - November | May - September |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $1351 | $1230 | $5431 | $1759 |
| Rent | $1054 | $932 | $615 | $499 | $2891 | $717 |
| Groceries | $234 | $121 | $114 | $108 | $383 | $148 |
| Dining out | $345 | $403 | $165 | $202 | $656 | $280 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $38 | $29 | $72 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $133 | $120 | $326 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $7 | $9 | $45 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $21 | $36 | $220 | $95 |
| Taxis | $106 | $48 | $9 | $27 | $78 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $25 | $13 | $30 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $29 | $24 | $100 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $29 | $7 | $74 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $45 | $43 | $195 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $81 | $30 | $37 | $55 | $56 |
| Yoga | $130 | $93 | $59 | $48 | $197 | $82 |
| Massage | $99 | $59 | $31 | $26 | $109 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Lyft | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| 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 | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow |