Barbados 🇧🇧
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 110,000 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Czech | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | High | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | November - May | April - October | March - May, September - November | June - October | January - March, December | March - June, September, October |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1351 | $1549 | $1806 | $1833 | $1976 |
Rent | $1054 | $615 | $618 | $780 | $1066 | $869 |
Groceries | $234 | $114 | $129 | $158 | $95 | $146 |
Dining out | $345 | $165 | $269 | $240 | $210 | $292 |
Cafe | $75 | $38 | $32 | $53 | $25 | $42 |
Coworking space | $321 | $133 | $151 | $175 | $130 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $7 | $27 | $24 | $7 | $16 |
Public transportation | $35 | $21 | $55 | $61 | $33 | $38 |
Taxis | $106 | $9 | $21 | $33 | $14 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $25 | $49 | $19 | $16 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $29 | $19 | $19 | $55 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $29 | $15 | $35 | $26 | $44 |
Nightlife | $96 | $45 | $43 | $50 | $54 | $66 |
Gym | $86 | $30 | $36 | $56 | $31 | $34 |
Yoga | $130 | $59 | $56 | $66 | $40 | $87 |
Massage | $99 | $31 | $30 | $37 | $32 | $45 |
SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Vodafone, Orange |
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, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | None available | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
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 | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
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 | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |