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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | English (de facto) | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Very high | Low | Very High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | April - June, September - November | December - April | May - September |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $5431 | $2359 | $1759 |
| Rent | $1054 | $939 | $2891 | $1036 | $717 |
| Groceries | $234 | $188 | $383 | $236 | $148 |
| Dining out | $345 | $271 | $656 | $371 | $280 |
| Cafe | $75 | $57 | $72 | $43 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $326 | $157 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $45 | $21 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $220 | $12 | $95 |
| Taxis | $106 | $58 | $78 | $48 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $30 | $0 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $100 | $35 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $74 | $9 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $195 | $117 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $66 | $55 | $37 | $56 |
| Yoga | $130 | $99 | $197 | $163 | $82 |
| Massage | $99 | $56 | $109 | $75 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| 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 | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow |