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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 6,578,0179 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Galeão International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | January - March, December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $2498 | $1833 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1054 | $932 | $1174 | $1066 | $797 |
| Groceries | $234 | $121 | $175 | $95 | $356 |
| Dining out | $345 | $403 | $313 | $210 | $211 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $51 | $25 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $196 | $130 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $10 | $7 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $78 | $33 | $40 |
| Taxis | $106 | $48 | $44 | $14 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $49 | $16 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $54 | $55 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $20 | $26 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $82 | $54 | $93 |
| Gym | $86 | $81 | $44 | $31 | $69 |
| Yoga | $130 | $93 | $142 | $40 | $112 |
| Massage | $99 | $59 | $64 | $32 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Tim, Claro, Vivo | 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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |