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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 15,520,000 | 237,559 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Turkish | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Very high | Low | Very High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | May - September | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October | May - September | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $2200 | $1549 | $659 | $1759 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1054 | $932 | $939 | $618 | $354 | $717 | $869 |
| Groceries | $234 | $121 | $188 | $129 | $44 | $148 | $146 |
| Dining out | $345 | $403 | $271 | $269 | $81 | $280 | $292 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $57 | $32 | $18 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $174 | $151 | $49 | $96 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $23 | $27 | $3 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $88 | $55 | $6 | $95 | $38 |
| Taxis | $106 | $48 | $58 | $21 | $6 | $25 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $17 | $49 | $2 | $10 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $64 | $19 | $11 | $45 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $37 | $15 | $15 | $24 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $63 | $43 | $22 | $66 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $81 | $66 | $36 | $9 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $130 | $93 | $99 | $56 | $23 | $82 | $87 |
| Massage | $99 | $59 | $56 | $30 | $15 | $48 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | BiTaksi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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 sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | 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 | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |