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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,830,000 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Romanian | Greek | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - October | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1351 | $1959 | $1867 | $5431 | $2143 |
| Rent | $1054 | $615 | $678 | $778 | $2891 | $923 |
| Groceries | $234 | $114 | $157 | $281 | $383 | $127 |
| Dining out | $345 | $165 | $261 | $182 | $656 | $207 |
| Cafe | $75 | $38 | $56 | $49 | $72 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $133 | $209 | $159 | $326 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $7 | $35 | $25 | $45 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $21 | $63 | $11 | $220 | $17 |
| Taxis | $106 | $9 | $42 | $9 | $78 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $25 | $45 | $24 | $30 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $29 | $28 | $81 | $100 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $29 | $8 | $20 | $74 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $45 | $110 | $64 | $195 | $77 |
| Gym | $86 | $30 | $107 | $69 | $55 | $42 |
| Yoga | $130 | $59 | $105 | $65 | $197 | $54 |
| Massage | $99 | $31 | $54 | $51 | $109 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Orange | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar |
| 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% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | None available | Star Taxi, Uber | nTaxi | Uber | Uber, Lyft | N/A |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 |
| 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 |
| 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | 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 |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |