Barbados vs Budapest vs Buenos Aires vs Mexico City vs Seoul vs Valencia

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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population 110,000 1,768,073 2,900,000 8,850,000 9,963,452 834,000
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole Hungarian Spanish Spanish Korean Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High High Moderate Moderate Moderate
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit November - May March - June, September - November September - December March - May, October, November March - May, September - November March - June, September, October
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) KRW - South Korean won (₩) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $2702 $1230 $1321 $1867 $2184 $1976
Rent $1054 $499 $844 $778 $797 $869
Groceries $234 $108 $98 $281 $356 $146
Dining out $345 $202 $121 $182 $211 $292
Cafe $75 $29 $25 $49 $69 $42
Coworking space $321 $120 $95 $159 $222 $152
Mobile internet $49 $9 $11 $25 $40 $16
Public transportation $35 $36 $9 $11 $40 $38
Taxis $106 $27 $9 $9 $41 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $13 $14 $24 $13 $30
Sport and cultural events $37 $24 $24 $81 $39 $73
Museums and sights $36 $7 $4 $20 $6 $44
Nightlife $96 $43 $23 $64 $93 $66
Gym $86 $37 $14 $69 $69 $34
Yoga $130 $48 $19 $65 $112 $87
Massage $99 $26 $10 $51 $75 $45
SIM card options Digicel Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Telcel, Movistar KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Vodafone, Orange
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% for restaurants, bars and services Not customary or expected Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps None available Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber Uber, Kakao Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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 Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. 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 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 Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam 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 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 Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow