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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | Low | Very high | Moderate | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | 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) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | January - April, December | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | 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 in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1230 | $1167 | $1293 | $5431 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 |
| Rent | $1054 | $499 | $503 | $732 | $2891 | $923 | $717 | $780 |
| Groceries | $234 | $108 | $151 | $87 | $383 | $127 | $148 | $158 |
| Dining out | $345 | $202 | $134 | $131 | $656 | $207 | $280 | $240 |
| Cafe | $75 | $29 | $39 | $18 | $72 | $42 | $45 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $120 | $72 | $96 | $326 | $160 | $96 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $9 | $4 | $16 | $45 | $21 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $36 | $20 | $21 | $220 | $17 | $95 | $61 |
| Taxis | $106 | $27 | $13 | $14 | $78 | $9 | $25 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $13 | $0 | $0 | $30 | $49 | $10 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $24 | $3 | $8 | $100 | $97 | $45 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $7 | $4 | $9 | $74 | $217 | $24 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $43 | $89 | $73 | $195 | $77 | $66 | $50 |
| Gym | $86 | $37 | $57 | $15 | $55 | $42 | $56 | $56 |
| Yoga | $130 | $48 | $57 | $54 | $197 | $54 | $82 | $66 |
| Massage | $99 | $26 | $21 | $20 | $109 | $101 | $48 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 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 | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | None available | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | 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 | 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |