Barbados vs Berlin vs Bucharest vs Budapest vs Porto vs Rio de Janeiro

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Population 110,000 3,400,000 1,830,000 1,768,073 237,559 6,718,903
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole German Romanian Hungarian Portuguese Portuguese
Level of English Very high Very high High High Very High Low
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Galeão International Airport
Most common months to visit November - May May - September April - October March - June, September - November May - September January - March, December
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€) RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) EUR - Euro (€) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$)
Credit cards Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes Yes No No Yes No
Average monthly costs $2702 $2200 $1351 $1230 $1759 $1833
Rent $1054 $939 $615 $499 $717 $1066
Groceries $234 $188 $114 $108 $148 $95
Dining out $345 $271 $165 $202 $280 $210
Cafe $75 $57 $38 $29 $45 $25
Coworking space $321 $174 $133 $120 $96 $130
Mobile internet $49 $23 $7 $9 $21 $7
Public transportation $35 $88 $21 $36 $95 $33
Taxis $106 $58 $9 $27 $25 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $17 $25 $13 $10 $16
Sport and cultural events $37 $64 $29 $24 $45 $55
Museums and sights $36 $37 $29 $7 $24 $26
Nightlife $96 $63 $45 $43 $66 $54
Gym $86 $66 $30 $37 $56 $31
Yoga $130 $99 $59 $48 $82 $40
Massage $99 $56 $31 $26 $48 $32
SIM card options Digicel Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Vodafone, MEO, NOS Tim, Claro, Vivo
Tipping 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common
Taxi apps None available Mytaxi, Uber Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable 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. Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. 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 Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa 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 Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars 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.
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