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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | German | Romanian | Spanish | Greek | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | High | High | High | Low | Very High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | May - September | April - October | September - December | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | May - September |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $2200 | $1351 | $1321 | $1959 | $1293 | $1759 |
| Rent | $1054 | $932 | $939 | $615 | $844 | $678 | $732 | $717 |
| Groceries | $234 | $121 | $188 | $114 | $98 | $157 | $87 | $148 |
| Dining out | $345 | $403 | $271 | $165 | $121 | $261 | $131 | $280 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $57 | $38 | $25 | $56 | $18 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $174 | $133 | $95 | $209 | $96 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $23 | $7 | $11 | $35 | $16 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $88 | $21 | $9 | $63 | $21 | $95 |
| Taxis | $106 | $48 | $58 | $9 | $9 | $42 | $14 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $17 | $25 | $14 | $45 | $0 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $64 | $29 | $24 | $28 | $8 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $37 | $29 | $4 | $8 | $9 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $63 | $45 | $23 | $110 | $73 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $81 | $66 | $30 | $14 | $107 | $15 | $56 |
| Yoga | $130 | $93 | $99 | $59 | $19 | $105 | $54 | $82 |
| Massage | $99 | $59 | $56 | $31 | $10 | $54 | $20 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| 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 | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| 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 | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |