Barbados vs Budapest vs Lviv vs Madrid vs Tbilisi

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Population 110,000 1,768,073 731,387 6,578,0179 1,108,700
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole Hungarian Ukrainian Spanish Georgian
Level of English Very high High Low Moderate Low
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit November - May March - June, September - November May - September March - May, September - November March - June
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) EUR - Euro (€) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2702 $1230 $922 $2498 $1462
Rent $1054 $499 $400 $1174 $752
Groceries $234 $108 $91 $175 $112
Dining out $345 $202 $151 $313 $169
Cafe $75 $29 $21 $51 $45
Coworking space $321 $120 $79 $196 $125
Mobile internet $49 $9 $4 $10 $4
Public transportation $35 $36 $5 $78 $8
Taxis $106 $27 $12 $44 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $13 $16 $49 $27
Sport and cultural events $37 $24 $13 $54 $21
Museums and sights $36 $7 $9 $20 $9
Nightlife $96 $43 $43 $82 $53
Gym $86 $37 $22 $44 $33
Yoga $130 $48 $30 $142 $37
Massage $99 $26 $27 $64 $53
SIM card options Digicel Vodafone, Telenor Vodafone, Kyivstar Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps None available Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Uklon Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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. 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). Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams.
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 Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
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 grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 9 options on HappyCow 85 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow