Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
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) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | September - December | February - May | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | 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 | $1321 | $959 | $2498 | $1867 | $1976 |
Rent | $1054 | $932 | $480 | $844 | $316 | $1174 | $778 | $869 |
Groceries | $234 | $121 | $82 | $98 | $161 | $175 | $281 | $146 |
Dining out | $345 | $403 | $174 | $121 | $128 | $313 | $182 | $292 |
Cafe | $75 | $45 | $22 | $25 | $35 | $51 | $49 | $42 |
Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $77 | $95 | $88 | $196 | $159 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $11 | $11 | $4 | $10 | $25 | $16 |
Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $23 | $9 | $15 | $78 | $11 | $38 |
Taxis | $106 | $48 | $28 | $9 | $15 | $44 | $9 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $17 | $14 | $0 | $49 | $24 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $22 | $24 | $6 | $54 | $81 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $7 | $4 | $2 | $20 | $20 | $44 |
Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $46 | $23 | $74 | $82 | $64 | $66 |
Gym | $86 | $81 | $15 | $14 | $34 | $44 | $69 | $34 |
Yoga | $130 | $93 | $57 | $19 | $71 | $142 | $65 | $87 |
Massage | $99 | $59 | $37 | $10 | $10 | $64 | $51 | $45 |
SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | 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 | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | 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 | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | 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) | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |