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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 15,520,000 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | German | Romanian | Turkish | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | May - September | April - October | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| 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 in most places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $2200 | $1351 | $659 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1054 | $932 | $939 | $615 | $354 | $797 |
| Groceries | $234 | $121 | $188 | $114 | $44 | $356 |
| Dining out | $345 | $403 | $271 | $165 | $81 | $211 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $57 | $38 | $18 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $174 | $133 | $49 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $23 | $7 | $3 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $88 | $21 | $6 | $40 |
| Taxis | $106 | $48 | $58 | $9 | $6 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $17 | $25 | $2 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $64 | $29 | $11 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $37 | $29 | $15 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $63 | $45 | $22 | $93 |
| Gym | $86 | $81 | $66 | $30 | $9 | $69 |
| Yoga | $130 | $93 | $99 | $59 | $23 | $112 |
| Massage | $99 | $59 | $56 | $31 | $15 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | 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 | 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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 | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | 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 | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |