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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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| Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Thai | Turkish | Greek |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | Low | High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | November - April | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | 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 sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $1230 | $974 | $659 | $1959 |
| Rent | $1054 | $932 | $499 | $274 | $354 | $678 |
| Groceries | $234 | $121 | $108 | $169 | $44 | $157 |
| Dining out | $345 | $403 | $202 | $108 | $81 | $261 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $29 | $45 | $18 | $56 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $120 | $95 | $49 | $209 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $9 | $11 | $3 | $35 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $36 | $60 | $6 | $63 |
| Taxis | $106 | $48 | $27 | $20 | $6 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $13 | $10 | $2 | $45 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $24 | $8 | $11 | $28 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $7 | $8 | $15 | $8 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $43 | $62 | $22 | $110 |
| Gym | $86 | $81 | $37 | $41 | $9 | $107 |
| Yoga | $130 | $93 | $48 | $55 | $23 | $105 |
| Massage | $99 | $59 | $26 | $10 | $15 | $54 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN |
| 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 | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | BiTaksi | nTaxi |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | 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.. |
| 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka |
| 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 | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | 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. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available |