Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 1,270,169 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Low | High | Low | Moderate | High |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | April-June, September-October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $2384 | $1097 | $1959 | $1293 | $1867 | $1289 |
Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $932 | $480 | $678 | $732 | $778 | $567 |
Groceries | $243 | $234 | $121 | $82 | $157 | $87 | $281 | $10 |
Dining out | $396 | $345 | $403 | $174 | $261 | $131 | $182 | $227 |
Cafe | $66 | $75 | $45 | $22 | $56 | $18 | $49 | $27 |
Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $213 | $77 | $209 | $96 | $159 | $140 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $10 | $11 | $35 | $16 | $25 | $10 |
Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $127 | $23 | $63 | $21 | $11 | $30 |
Taxis | $73 | $106 | $48 | $28 | $42 | $14 | $9 | $12 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $24 | $17 | $45 | $0 | $24 | $40 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $81 | $22 | $28 | $8 | $81 | $18 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $33 | $7 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $12 |
Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $112 | $46 | $110 | $73 | $64 | $82 |
Gym | $62 | $86 | $81 | $15 | $107 | $15 | $69 | $23 |
Yoga | $139 | $130 | $93 | $57 | $105 | $54 | $65 | $62 |
Massage | $89 | $99 | $59 | $37 | $54 | $20 | $51 | $29 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | 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. | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |