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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Low | High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | December - April | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $1097 | $1959 | $1293 | $1867 | $2359 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1054 | $932 | $480 | $678 | $732 | $778 | $1036 | $567 |
| Groceries | $234 | $121 | $82 | $157 | $87 | $281 | $236 | $10 |
| Dining out | $345 | $403 | $174 | $261 | $131 | $182 | $371 | $227 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $22 | $56 | $18 | $49 | $43 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $77 | $209 | $96 | $159 | $157 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $11 | $35 | $16 | $25 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $23 | $63 | $21 | $11 | $12 | $30 |
| Taxis | $106 | $48 | $28 | $42 | $14 | $9 | $48 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $17 | $45 | $0 | $24 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $22 | $28 | $8 | $81 | $35 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $7 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $46 | $110 | $73 | $64 | $117 | $82 |
| Gym | $86 | $81 | $15 | $107 | $15 | $69 | $37 | $23 |
| Yoga | $130 | $93 | $57 | $105 | $54 | $65 | $163 | $62 |
| Massage | $99 | $59 | $37 | $54 | $20 | $51 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, 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 | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | 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. | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | 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 | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |