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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Romanian | Vietnamese | Spanish | English (de facto) | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - October | February - May | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | January - March, December |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1351 | $959 | $1867 | $5431 | $1833 |
| Rent | $1054 | $615 | $316 | $778 | $2891 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $234 | $114 | $161 | $281 | $383 | $95 |
| Dining out | $345 | $165 | $128 | $182 | $656 | $210 |
| Cafe | $75 | $38 | $35 | $49 | $72 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $133 | $88 | $159 | $326 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $7 | $4 | $25 | $45 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $21 | $15 | $11 | $220 | $33 |
| Taxis | $106 | $9 | $15 | $9 | $78 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $25 | $0 | $24 | $30 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $29 | $6 | $81 | $100 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $29 | $2 | $20 | $74 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $45 | $74 | $64 | $195 | $54 |
| Gym | $86 | $30 | $34 | $69 | $55 | $31 |
| Yoga | $130 | $59 | $71 | $65 | $197 | $40 |
| Massage | $99 | $31 | $10 | $51 | $109 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | None available | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | 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. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow |