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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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| Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $1549 | $1867 |
| Rent | $1054 | $939 | $618 | $778 |
| Groceries | $234 | $188 | $129 | $281 |
| Dining out | $345 | $271 | $269 | $182 |
| Cafe | $75 | $57 | $32 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $151 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $27 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $55 | $11 |
| Taxis | $106 | $58 | $21 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $49 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $19 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $15 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $43 | $64 |
| Gym | $86 | $66 | $36 | $69 |
| Yoga | $130 | $99 | $56 | $65 |
| Massage | $99 | $56 | $30 | $51 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |