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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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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 517,000 | 8,323,340 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Hungarian | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Portuguese | English (de facto) | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | March - June, September - November | September - December | March - May, September - November | March - May, September, October | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| 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 almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1230 | $1321 | $1549 | $1984 | $5431 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1054 | $499 | $844 | $618 | $965 | $2891 | $797 |
| Groceries | $234 | $108 | $98 | $129 | $136 | $383 | $356 |
| Dining out | $345 | $202 | $121 | $269 | $271 | $656 | $211 |
| Cafe | $75 | $29 | $25 | $32 | $37 | $72 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $120 | $95 | $151 | $164 | $326 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $9 | $11 | $27 | $24 | $45 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $36 | $9 | $55 | $63 | $220 | $40 |
| Taxis | $106 | $27 | $9 | $21 | $27 | $78 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $13 | $14 | $49 | $18 | $30 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $24 | $24 | $19 | $29 | $100 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $7 | $4 | $15 | $24 | $74 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $43 | $23 | $43 | $47 | $195 | $93 |
| Gym | $86 | $37 | $14 | $36 | $65 | $55 | $69 |
| Yoga | $130 | $48 | $19 | $56 | $65 | $197 | $112 |
| Massage | $99 | $26 | $10 | $30 | $50 | $109 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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 | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | None available | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| 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 | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |