Barbados vs Budapest vs Medellin vs New York City vs Valencia

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Population 110,000 1,768,073 2,427,000 8,323,340 834,000
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole Hungarian Spanish English (de facto) Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High Low Very high Moderate
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit November - May March - June, September - November January - April, December April - June, September - November March - June, September, October
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) COP - Colombian Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2702 $1230 $1293 $5431 $1976
Rent $1054 $499 $732 $2891 $869
Groceries $234 $108 $87 $383 $146
Dining out $345 $202 $131 $656 $292
Cafe $75 $29 $18 $72 $42
Coworking space $321 $120 $96 $326 $152
Mobile internet $49 $9 $16 $45 $16
Public transportation $35 $36 $21 $220 $38
Taxis $106 $27 $14 $78 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $13 $0 $30 $30
Sport and cultural events $37 $24 $8 $100 $73
Museums and sights $36 $7 $9 $74 $44
Nightlife $96 $43 $73 $195 $66
Gym $86 $37 $15 $55 $34
Yoga $130 $48 $54 $197 $87
Massage $99 $26 $20 $109 $45
SIM card options Digicel Vodafone, Telenor Claro, Tigo AT&T, Verizon Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Tip 10% in restaurants 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps None available Bolt, Fotaxi EasyTaxi Uber, Lyft Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water 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 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. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
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 Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
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 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 Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow