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| Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | Romanian | Spanish | Turkish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | April - October | September - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $1351 | $1321 | $659 | $2498 |
| Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $615 | $844 | $354 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $243 | $234 | $114 | $98 | $44 | $175 |
| Dining out | $396 | $345 | $165 | $121 | $81 | $313 |
| Cafe | $66 | $75 | $38 | $25 | $18 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $133 | $95 | $49 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $7 | $11 | $3 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $21 | $9 | $6 | $78 |
| Taxis | $73 | $106 | $9 | $9 | $6 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $25 | $14 | $2 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $29 | $24 | $11 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $29 | $4 | $15 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $45 | $23 | $22 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $86 | $30 | $14 | $9 | $44 |
| Yoga | $139 | $130 | $59 | $19 | $23 | $142 |
| Massage | $89 | $99 | $31 | $10 | $15 | $64 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| 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% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. |
| 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 | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros |
| 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |