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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | German | Spanish | Bulgarian | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | May - September | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| 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 | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $2200 | $2143 | $1289 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1054 | $932 | $939 | $923 | $567 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $234 | $121 | $188 | $127 | $10 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $345 | $403 | $271 | $207 | $227 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $57 | $42 | $27 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $174 | $160 | $140 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $23 | $21 | $10 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $88 | $17 | $30 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $106 | $48 | $58 | $9 | $12 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $17 | $49 | $40 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $64 | $97 | $18 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $37 | $217 | $12 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $63 | $77 | $82 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $81 | $66 | $42 | $23 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $130 | $93 | $99 | $54 | $62 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $99 | $59 | $56 | $101 | $29 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | 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% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | 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 tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuร , 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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine 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 | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |