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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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| Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Hungarian | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $1097 | $1230 | $659 | $2498 | $1867 | $2143 |
| Rent | $1054 | $932 | $480 | $499 | $354 | $1174 | $778 | $923 |
| Groceries | $234 | $121 | $82 | $108 | $44 | $175 | $281 | $127 |
| Dining out | $345 | $403 | $174 | $202 | $81 | $313 | $182 | $207 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $22 | $29 | $18 | $51 | $49 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $77 | $120 | $49 | $196 | $159 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $11 | $9 | $3 | $10 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $23 | $36 | $6 | $78 | $11 | $17 |
| Taxis | $106 | $48 | $28 | $27 | $6 | $44 | $9 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $17 | $13 | $2 | $49 | $24 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $22 | $24 | $11 | $54 | $81 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $7 | $7 | $15 | $20 | $20 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $46 | $43 | $22 | $82 | $64 | $77 |
| Gym | $86 | $81 | $15 | $37 | $9 | $44 | $69 | $42 |
| Yoga | $130 | $93 | $57 | $48 | $23 | $142 | $65 | $54 |
| Massage | $99 | $59 | $37 | $26 | $15 | $64 | $51 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | 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 | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | N/A |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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 | 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 tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | 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 | 47 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |