Barbados vs Bucharest vs Budapest vs Porto vs Rio de Janeiro vs Tbilisi

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Population 110,000 1,830,000 1,768,073 237,559 6,718,903 1,108,700
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole Romanian Hungarian Portuguese Portuguese Georgian
Level of English Very high High High Very High Low Low
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Galeão International Airport Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit November - May April - October March - June, September - November May - September January - March, December March - June
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) EUR - Euro (€) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $2702 $1351 $1230 $1759 $1833 $1462
Rent $1054 $615 $499 $717 $1066 $752
Groceries $234 $114 $108 $148 $95 $112
Dining out $345 $165 $202 $280 $210 $169
Cafe $75 $38 $29 $45 $25 $45
Coworking space $321 $133 $120 $96 $130 $125
Mobile internet $49 $7 $9 $21 $7 $4
Public transportation $35 $21 $36 $95 $33 $8
Taxis $106 $9 $27 $25 $14 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $25 $13 $10 $16 $27
Sport and cultural events $37 $29 $24 $45 $55 $21
Museums and sights $36 $29 $7 $24 $26 $9
Nightlife $96 $45 $43 $66 $54 $53
Gym $86 $30 $37 $56 $31 $33
Yoga $130 $59 $48 $82 $40 $37
Massage $99 $31 $26 $48 $32 $53
SIM card options Digicel Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Vodafone, MEO, NOS Tim, Claro, Vivo Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps None available Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not 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. 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. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams.
Local food specialities Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs 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 Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 54 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow