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| Population | 110,000 | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Romanian | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Low | Very high | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - October | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | January - April, December | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | June - October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1351 | $1230 | $1167 | $1293 | $5431 | $2143 | $1806 |
| Rent | $1054 | $615 | $499 | $503 | $732 | $2891 | $923 | $780 |
| Groceries | $234 | $114 | $108 | $151 | $87 | $383 | $127 | $158 |
| Dining out | $345 | $165 | $202 | $134 | $131 | $656 | $207 | $240 |
| Cafe | $75 | $38 | $29 | $39 | $18 | $72 | $42 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $133 | $120 | $72 | $96 | $326 | $160 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $7 | $9 | $4 | $16 | $45 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $21 | $36 | $20 | $21 | $220 | $17 | $61 |
| Taxis | $106 | $9 | $27 | $13 | $14 | $78 | $9 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $25 | $13 | $0 | $0 | $30 | $49 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $29 | $24 | $3 | $8 | $100 | $97 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $29 | $7 | $4 | $9 | $74 | $217 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $45 | $43 | $89 | $73 | $195 | $77 | $50 |
| Gym | $86 | $30 | $37 | $57 | $15 | $55 | $42 | $56 |
| Yoga | $130 | $59 | $48 | $57 | $54 | $197 | $54 | $66 |
| Massage | $99 | $31 | $26 | $21 | $20 | $109 | $101 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| 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 | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | None available | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |