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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 8,323,340 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | English (de facto) | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | April - October | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | USD - US Dollar ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $1351 | $5431 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1054 | $932 | $615 | $2891 | $797 |
| Groceries | $234 | $121 | $114 | $383 | $356 |
| Dining out | $345 | $403 | $165 | $656 | $211 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $38 | $72 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $133 | $326 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $7 | $45 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $21 | $220 | $40 |
| Taxis | $106 | $48 | $9 | $78 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $25 | $30 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $29 | $100 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $29 | $74 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $45 | $195 | $93 |
| Gym | $86 | $81 | $30 | $55 | $69 |
| Yoga | $130 | $93 | $59 | $197 | $112 |
| Massage | $99 | $59 | $31 | $109 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | AT&T, Verizon | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Kakao |
| 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. | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | 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 | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | 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 | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |