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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 110,000 | 10,978,360 | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Very high | Moderate | Very High | High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | January - March, December | January - April, December | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1097 | $1293 | $5431 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $1054 | $480 | $732 | $2891 | $923 | $717 | $780 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $234 | $82 | $87 | $383 | $127 | $148 | $158 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $345 | $174 | $131 | $656 | $207 | $280 | $240 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $75 | $22 | $18 | $72 | $42 | $45 | $53 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $77 | $96 | $326 | $160 | $96 | $175 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $16 | $45 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $23 | $21 | $220 | $17 | $95 | $61 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $106 | $28 | $14 | $78 | $9 | $25 | $33 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $0 | $30 | $49 | $10 | $19 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $22 | $8 | $100 | $97 | $45 | $19 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $7 | $9 | $74 | $217 | $24 | $35 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $46 | $73 | $195 | $77 | $66 | $50 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $86 | $15 | $15 | $55 | $42 | $56 | $56 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $130 | $57 | $54 | $197 | $54 | $82 | $66 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $99 | $37 | $20 | $109 | $101 | $48 | $37 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Tip 10% in restaurants | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | None available | Uber, Cabify | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | 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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |