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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Hungarian | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Turkish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Very high | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | March - June, September - November | September - December | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1230 | $1321 | $1549 | $659 | $1867 |
| Rent | $1054 | $499 | $844 | $618 | $354 | $778 |
| Groceries | $234 | $108 | $98 | $129 | $44 | $281 |
| Dining out | $345 | $202 | $121 | $269 | $81 | $182 |
| Cafe | $75 | $29 | $25 | $32 | $18 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $120 | $95 | $151 | $49 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $9 | $11 | $27 | $3 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $36 | $9 | $55 | $6 | $11 |
| Taxis | $106 | $27 | $9 | $21 | $6 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $13 | $14 | $49 | $2 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $24 | $24 | $19 | $11 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $7 | $4 | $15 | $15 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $43 | $23 | $43 | $22 | $64 |
| Gym | $86 | $37 | $14 | $36 | $9 | $69 |
| Yoga | $130 | $48 | $19 | $56 | $23 | $65 |
| Massage | $99 | $26 | $10 | $30 | $15 | $51 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | None available | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | BiTaksi | Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |