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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Turkish | Greek | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $1230 | $959 | $659 | $1959 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1054 | $932 | $499 | $316 | $354 | $678 | $869 |
| Groceries | $234 | $121 | $108 | $161 | $44 | $157 | $146 |
| Dining out | $345 | $403 | $202 | $128 | $81 | $261 | $292 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $29 | $35 | $18 | $56 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $120 | $88 | $49 | $209 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $9 | $4 | $3 | $35 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $36 | $15 | $6 | $63 | $38 |
| Taxis | $106 | $48 | $27 | $15 | $6 | $42 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $13 | $0 | $2 | $45 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $24 | $6 | $11 | $28 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $7 | $2 | $15 | $8 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $43 | $74 | $22 | $110 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $81 | $37 | $34 | $9 | $107 | $34 |
| Yoga | $130 | $93 | $48 | $71 | $23 | $105 | $87 |
| Massage | $99 | $59 | $26 | $10 | $15 | $54 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | 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 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | 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. | 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.. | 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 tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, fideuà , 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 markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | 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. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 98 listings on Happy Cow |