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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | German | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | May - September | April - October | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| 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 | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $2200 | $1351 | $2498 | $1867 |
| Rent | $1054 | $932 | $939 | $615 | $1174 | $778 |
| Groceries | $234 | $121 | $188 | $114 | $175 | $281 |
| Dining out | $345 | $403 | $271 | $165 | $313 | $182 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $57 | $38 | $51 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $174 | $133 | $196 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $23 | $7 | $10 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $88 | $21 | $78 | $11 |
| Taxis | $106 | $48 | $58 | $9 | $44 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $17 | $25 | $49 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $64 | $29 | $54 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $37 | $29 | $20 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $63 | $45 | $82 | $64 |
| Gym | $86 | $81 | $66 | $30 | $44 | $69 |
| Yoga | $130 | $93 | $99 | $59 | $142 | $65 |
| Massage | $99 | $59 | $56 | $31 | $64 | $51 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar |
| 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 | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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 | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| 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 tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | 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! | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |