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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,323,340 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | English (de facto) |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Very high |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - October | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1351 | $1549 | $5431 |
| Rent | $1054 | $615 | $618 | $2891 |
| Groceries | $234 | $114 | $129 | $383 |
| Dining out | $345 | $165 | $269 | $656 |
| Cafe | $75 | $38 | $32 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $133 | $151 | $326 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $7 | $27 | $45 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $21 | $55 | $220 |
| Taxis | $106 | $9 | $21 | $78 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $25 | $49 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $29 | $19 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $29 | $15 | $74 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $45 | $43 | $195 |
| Gym | $86 | $30 | $36 | $55 |
| Yoga | $130 | $59 | $56 | $197 |
| Massage | $99 | $31 | $30 | $109 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | AT&T, Verizon |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Lyft |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow |