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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Turkish | Greek | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low | High | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $1097 | $659 | $1959 | $1867 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1054 | $932 | $480 | $354 | $678 | $778 | $567 |
| Groceries | $234 | $121 | $82 | $44 | $157 | $281 | $10 |
| Dining out | $345 | $403 | $174 | $81 | $261 | $182 | $227 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $22 | $18 | $56 | $49 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $77 | $49 | $209 | $159 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $11 | $3 | $35 | $25 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $23 | $6 | $63 | $11 | $30 |
| Taxis | $106 | $48 | $28 | $6 | $42 | $9 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $17 | $2 | $45 | $24 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $22 | $11 | $28 | $81 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $7 | $15 | $8 | $20 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $46 | $22 | $110 | $64 | $82 |
| Gym | $86 | $81 | $15 | $9 | $107 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $130 | $93 | $57 | $23 | $105 | $65 | $62 |
| Massage | $99 | $59 | $37 | $15 | $54 | $51 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. |
| 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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. | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |