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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Budapest ๐ญ๐บ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,768,073 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Hungarian | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | March - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1230 | $1959 | $1867 | $2143 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1054 | $499 | $678 | $778 | $923 | $797 |
| Groceries | $234 | $108 | $157 | $281 | $127 | $356 |
| Dining out | $345 | $202 | $261 | $182 | $207 | $211 |
| Cafe | $75 | $29 | $56 | $49 | $42 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $120 | $209 | $159 | $160 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $9 | $35 | $25 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $36 | $63 | $11 | $17 | $40 |
| Taxis | $106 | $27 | $42 | $9 | $9 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $13 | $45 | $24 | $49 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $24 | $28 | $81 | $97 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $7 | $8 | $20 | $217 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $43 | $110 | $64 | $77 | $93 |
| Gym | $86 | $37 | $107 | $69 | $42 | $69 |
| Yoga | $130 | $48 | $105 | $65 | $54 | $112 |
| Massage | $99 | $26 | $54 | $51 | $101 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Telenor | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | 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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | None available | Bolt, Fotaxi | nTaxi | Uber | N/A | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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.. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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, Fลzelรฉk, Somloi Galuska, Pรถrkรถlt and Paprikรกs, Kรผrtรถs Kalรกcs, Hungarian Lecsรณ, Lรกngos | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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, cafรฉs, 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. | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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 | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |