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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 1,830,000 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | Romanian | Greek | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | April - October | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $1351 | $1959 | $2498 |
| Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $615 | $678 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $243 | $234 | $114 | $157 | $175 |
| Dining out | $396 | $345 | $165 | $261 | $313 |
| Cafe | $66 | $75 | $38 | $56 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $133 | $209 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $7 | $35 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $21 | $63 | $78 |
| Taxis | $73 | $106 | $9 | $42 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $25 | $45 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $29 | $28 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $29 | $8 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $45 | $110 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $86 | $30 | $107 | $44 |
| Yoga | $139 | $130 | $59 | $105 | $142 |
| Massage | $89 | $99 | $31 | $54 | $64 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Vodafone, Orange | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | 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% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Star Taxi, Uber | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | 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 | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 85 listings on Happy Cow |