Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Population | 110,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 9,963,452 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | English (de facto) | Korean |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Very high | Moderate |
Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
Most common months to visit | November - May | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1549 | $1867 | $5431 | $2184 |
Rent | $1054 | $618 | $778 | $2891 | $797 |
Groceries | $234 | $129 | $281 | $383 | $356 |
Dining out | $345 | $269 | $182 | $656 | $211 |
Cafe | $75 | $32 | $49 | $72 | $69 |
Coworking space | $321 | $151 | $159 | $326 | $222 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $27 | $25 | $45 | $40 |
Public transportation | $35 | $55 | $11 | $220 | $40 |
Taxis | $106 | $21 | $9 | $78 | $41 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $49 | $24 | $30 | $13 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $19 | $81 | $100 | $39 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $15 | $20 | $74 | $6 |
Nightlife | $96 | $43 | $64 | $195 | $93 |
Gym | $86 | $36 | $69 | $55 | $69 |
Yoga | $130 | $56 | $65 | $197 | $112 |
Massage | $99 | $30 | $51 | $109 | $75 |
SIM card options | Digicel | MTN, Vodacom | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Not customary or expected |
Taxi apps | None available | Uber, Bolt | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Kakao |
Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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 | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | 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. | 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 | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | 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 | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |