Barbados vs Barcelona vs Rio de Janeiro

Barbados ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ง
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Barcelona ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท
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Population 110,000 5,585,556 6,718,903
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole Catalan, Spanish Portuguese
Level of English Very high High Low
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Galeรฃo International Airport
Most common months to visit November - May April - June, September - November January - March, December
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$)
Credit cards Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted almost evewhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $2702 $2384 $1833
Rent $1054 $932 $1066
Groceries $234 $121 $95
Dining out $345 $403 $210
Cafe $75 $45 $25
Coworking space $321 $213 $130
Mobile internet $49 $10 $7
Public transportation $35 $127 $33
Taxis $106 $48 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $24 $16
Sport and cultural events $37 $81 $55
Museums and sights $36 $33 $26
Nightlife $96 $112 $54
Gym $86 $81 $31
Yoga $130 $93 $40
Massage $99 $59 $32
SIM card options Digicel Vodafone, Movistar Tim, Claro, Vivo
Tipping 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common
Taxi apps None available Cabify, FreeNow Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber
Tap water 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. 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. Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common.
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 Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros.
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 The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city.
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 98 options on HappyCow 54 options on Happy Cow