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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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| Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Nội Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Galeão International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | January - March, December |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $1097 | $1167 | $659 | $1867 | $1833 |
| Rent | $1054 | $932 | $480 | $503 | $354 | $778 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $234 | $121 | $82 | $151 | $44 | $281 | $95 |
| Dining out | $345 | $403 | $174 | $134 | $81 | $182 | $210 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $22 | $39 | $18 | $49 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $77 | $72 | $49 | $159 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $25 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $23 | $20 | $6 | $11 | $33 |
| Taxis | $106 | $48 | $28 | $13 | $6 | $9 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $17 | $0 | $2 | $24 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $22 | $3 | $11 | $81 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $7 | $4 | $15 | $20 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $46 | $89 | $22 | $64 | $54 |
| Gym | $86 | $81 | $15 | $57 | $9 | $69 | $31 |
| Yoga | $130 | $93 | $57 | $57 | $23 | $65 | $40 |
| Massage | $99 | $59 | $37 | $21 | $15 | $51 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| 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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| 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 mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| 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. | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |