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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Very high | High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| 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 | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $1549 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1054 | $939 | $618 | $567 |
| Groceries | $234 | $188 | $129 | $10 |
| Dining out | $345 | $271 | $269 | $227 |
| Cafe | $75 | $57 | $32 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $151 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $27 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $55 | $30 |
| Taxis | $106 | $58 | $21 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $49 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $15 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $43 | $82 |
| Gym | $86 | $66 | $36 | $23 |
| Yoga | $130 | $99 | $56 | $62 |
| Massage | $99 | $56 | $30 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| 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 sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |