Barbados vs Bucharest vs New York City vs Porto

Barbados ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ง
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Bucharest ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Population 110,000 1,830,000 8,323,340 237,559
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole Romanian English (de facto) Portuguese
Level of English Very high High Very high Very High
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit November - May April - October April - June, September - November May - September
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2702 $1351 $5431 $1759
Rent $1054 $615 $2891 $717
Groceries $234 $114 $383 $148
Dining out $345 $165 $656 $280
Cafe $75 $38 $72 $45
Coworking space $321 $133 $326 $96
Mobile internet $49 $7 $45 $21
Public transportation $35 $21 $220 $95
Taxis $106 $9 $78 $25
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $25 $30 $10
Sport and cultural events $37 $29 $100 $45
Museums and sights $36 $29 $74 $24
Nightlife $96 $45 $195 $66
Gym $86 $30 $55 $56
Yoga $130 $59 $197 $82
Massage $99 $31 $109 $48
SIM card options Digicel Vodafone, Orange AT&T, Verizon Vodafone, MEO, NOS
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 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars
Taxi apps None available Star Taxi, Uber Uber, Lyft Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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. 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 Sarmale, mฤƒmฤƒligฤƒ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤƒ de burtฤƒ, covrig, papanasi Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. 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 Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 33 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow