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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | High | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - October | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $1097 | $1351 | $1549 | $2143 |
| Rent | $1054 | $932 | $480 | $615 | $618 | $923 |
| Groceries | $234 | $121 | $82 | $114 | $129 | $127 |
| Dining out | $345 | $403 | $174 | $165 | $269 | $207 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $22 | $38 | $32 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $77 | $133 | $151 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $11 | $7 | $27 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $23 | $21 | $55 | $17 |
| Taxis | $106 | $48 | $28 | $9 | $21 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $17 | $25 | $49 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $22 | $29 | $19 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $7 | $29 | $15 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $46 | $45 | $43 | $77 |
| Gym | $86 | $81 | $15 | $30 | $36 | $42 |
| Yoga | $130 | $93 | $57 | $59 | $56 | $54 |
| Massage | $99 | $59 | $37 | $31 | $30 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | 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 | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | N/A |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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 sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| 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 | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |