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Austin 🇺🇸
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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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| Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 10,978,360 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Turkish | Greek | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | January - March, December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | January - April, December |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $1097 | $659 | $1959 | $1293 |
| Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $480 | $354 | $678 | $732 |
| Groceries | $243 | $234 | $82 | $44 | $157 | $87 |
| Dining out | $396 | $345 | $174 | $81 | $261 | $131 |
| Cafe | $66 | $75 | $22 | $18 | $56 | $18 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $77 | $49 | $209 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $11 | $3 | $35 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $23 | $6 | $63 | $21 |
| Taxis | $73 | $106 | $28 | $6 | $42 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $17 | $2 | $45 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $22 | $11 | $28 | $8 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $7 | $15 | $8 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $46 | $22 | $110 | $73 |
| Gym | $62 | $86 | $15 | $9 | $107 | $15 |
| Yoga | $139 | $130 | $57 | $23 | $105 | $54 |
| Massage | $89 | $99 | $37 | $15 | $54 | $20 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo |
| 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 | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Uber, Cabify | BiTaksi | nTaxi | EasyTaxi |
| Tap water | 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. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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 |
| 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa |
| 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 | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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 |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow |