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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,830,000 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Romanian | Portuguese | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - October | May - September | January - March, December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1351 | $1759 | $1833 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1054 | $615 | $717 | $1066 | $797 |
| Groceries | $234 | $114 | $148 | $95 | $356 |
| Dining out | $345 | $165 | $280 | $210 | $211 |
| Cafe | $75 | $38 | $45 | $25 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $133 | $96 | $130 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $7 | $21 | $7 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $21 | $95 | $33 | $40 |
| Taxis | $106 | $9 | $25 | $14 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $25 | $10 | $16 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $29 | $45 | $55 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $29 | $24 | $26 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $45 | $66 | $54 | $93 |
| Gym | $86 | $30 | $56 | $31 | $69 |
| Yoga | $130 | $59 | $82 | $40 | $112 |
| Massage | $99 | $31 | $48 | $32 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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 | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | None available | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |