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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | June - October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $1097 | $1806 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1054 | $932 | $480 | $780 | $797 |
| Groceries | $234 | $121 | $82 | $158 | $356 |
| Dining out | $345 | $403 | $174 | $240 | $211 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $22 | $53 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $77 | $175 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $11 | $24 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $23 | $61 | $40 |
| Taxis | $106 | $48 | $28 | $33 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $17 | $19 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $22 | $19 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $7 | $35 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $46 | $50 | $93 |
| Gym | $86 | $81 | $15 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $130 | $93 | $57 | $66 | $112 |
| Massage | $99 | $59 | $37 | $37 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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 bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 día. Community markets and sports bars. | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |