Barbados vs Budapest vs Larnaca vs Medellin vs Porto vs Seoul

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Population 110,000 1,768,073 144,900 2,427,000 237,559 9,963,452
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole Hungarian Greek Spanish Portuguese Korean
Level of English Very high High High Low Very High Moderate
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit November - May March - June, September - November March - May, October - December January - April, December May - September March - May, September - November
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) 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 Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes No
Average monthly costs $2702 $1230 $1959 $1293 $1759 $2184
Rent $1054 $499 $678 $732 $717 $797
Groceries $234 $108 $157 $87 $148 $356
Dining out $345 $202 $261 $131 $280 $211
Cafe $75 $29 $56 $18 $45 $69
Coworking space $321 $120 $209 $96 $96 $222
Mobile internet $49 $9 $35 $16 $21 $40
Public transportation $35 $36 $63 $21 $95 $40
Taxis $106 $27 $42 $14 $25 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $13 $45 $0 $10 $13
Sport and cultural events $37 $24 $28 $8 $45 $39
Museums and sights $36 $7 $8 $9 $24 $6
Nightlife $96 $43 $110 $73 $66 $93
Gym $86 $37 $107 $15 $56 $69
Yoga $130 $48 $105 $54 $82 $112
Massage $99 $26 $54 $20 $48 $75
SIM card options Digicel Vodafone, Telenor Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Claro, Tigo Vodafone, MEO, NOS KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
Tipping 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars Tip 10% in restaurants 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars Not customary or expected
Taxi apps None available Bolt, Fotaxi nTaxi EasyTaxi Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Kakao
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. Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. 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 Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa 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 Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 153 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow