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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Budapest ๐ญ๐บ
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 144,900 | 8,323,340 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Greek | English (de facto) |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | High | Very high |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - May, October - December | April - June, September - November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1230 | $1549 | $1959 | $5431 |
| Rent | $1054 | $499 | $618 | $678 | $2891 |
| Groceries | $234 | $108 | $129 | $157 | $383 |
| Dining out | $345 | $202 | $269 | $261 | $656 |
| Cafe | $75 | $29 | $32 | $56 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $120 | $151 | $209 | $326 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $9 | $27 | $35 | $45 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $36 | $55 | $63 | $220 |
| Taxis | $106 | $27 | $21 | $42 | $78 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $13 | $49 | $45 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $24 | $19 | $28 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $7 | $15 | $8 | $74 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $43 | $43 | $110 | $195 |
| Gym | $86 | $37 | $36 | $107 | $55 |
| Yoga | $130 | $48 | $56 | $105 | $197 |
| Massage | $99 | $26 | $30 | $54 | $109 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | AT&T, Verizon |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | nTaxi | Uber, Lyft |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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 | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Fลzelรฉk, Somloi Galuska, Pรถrkรถlt and Paprikรกs, Kรผrtรถs Kalรกcs, Hungarian Lecsรณ, Lรกngos | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | 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 | Local markets, cafรฉs, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | 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 | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 309 options on HappyCow |