Barbados vs Larnaca vs New York City vs Tbilisi

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Population 110,000 144,900 8,323,340 1,108,700
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole Greek English (de facto) Georgian
Level of English Very high High Very high Low
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit November - May March - May, October - December April - June, September - November March - June
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€) USD - US Dollar ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2702 $1959 $5431 $1462
Rent $1054 $678 $2891 $752
Groceries $234 $157 $383 $112
Dining out $345 $261 $656 $169
Cafe $75 $56 $72 $45
Coworking space $321 $209 $326 $125
Mobile internet $49 $35 $45 $4
Public transportation $35 $63 $220 $8
Taxis $106 $42 $78 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $45 $30 $27
Sport and cultural events $37 $28 $100 $21
Museums and sights $36 $8 $74 $9
Nightlife $96 $110 $195 $53
Gym $86 $107 $55 $33
Yoga $130 $105 $197 $37
Massage $99 $54 $109 $53
SIM card options Digicel Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN AT&T, Verizon Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps None available nTaxi Uber, Lyft Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Not 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. Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. 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. 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 Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. 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 Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 309 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow