Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish |
Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | September - December | November - April | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $1321 | $974 | $1293 | $1867 | $2143 |
Rent | $1054 | $932 | $844 | $274 | $732 | $778 | $923 |
Groceries | $234 | $121 | $98 | $169 | $87 | $281 | $127 |
Dining out | $345 | $403 | $121 | $108 | $131 | $182 | $207 |
Cafe | $75 | $45 | $25 | $45 | $18 | $49 | $42 |
Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $95 | $95 | $96 | $159 | $160 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $11 | $11 | $16 | $25 | $21 |
Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $9 | $60 | $21 | $11 | $17 |
Taxis | $106 | $48 | $9 | $20 | $14 | $9 | $9 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $14 | $10 | $0 | $24 | $49 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $24 | $8 | $8 | $81 | $97 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $4 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $217 |
Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $23 | $62 | $73 | $64 | $77 |
Gym | $86 | $81 | $14 | $41 | $15 | $69 | $42 |
Yoga | $130 | $93 | $19 | $55 | $54 | $65 | $54 |
Massage | $99 | $59 | $10 | $10 | $20 | $51 | $101 |
SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar |
Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants |
Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | EasyTaxi | Uber | N/A |
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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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 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 | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
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 tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
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 restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |