Barbados vs Budapest vs Buenos Aires vs Lviv vs Mexico City vs Prague

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Population 110,000 1,768,073 2,900,000 731,387 8,850,000 1,305,737
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole Hungarian Spanish Ukrainian Spanish Czech
Level of English Very high High High Low Moderate High
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit November - May March - June, September - November September - December May - September March - May, October, November June - October
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
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 Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2702 $1230 $1321 $922 $1867 $1806
Rent $1054 $499 $844 $400 $778 $780
Groceries $234 $108 $98 $91 $281 $158
Dining out $345 $202 $121 $151 $182 $240
Cafe $75 $29 $25 $21 $49 $53
Coworking space $321 $120 $95 $79 $159 $175
Mobile internet $49 $9 $11 $4 $25 $24
Public transportation $35 $36 $9 $5 $11 $61
Taxis $106 $27 $9 $12 $9 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $13 $14 $16 $24 $19
Sport and cultural events $37 $24 $24 $13 $81 $19
Museums and sights $36 $7 $4 $9 $20 $35
Nightlife $96 $43 $23 $43 $64 $50
Gym $86 $37 $14 $22 $69 $56
Yoga $130 $48 $19 $30 $65 $66
Massage $99 $26 $10 $27 $51 $37
SIM card options Digicel Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Vodafone, Kyivstar Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile
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% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps None available Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber, Uklon Uber Uber, Liftago
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. 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 Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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!
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 Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky.
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 Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 9 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow