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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 517,000 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | German | Thai | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | May - September | November - April | March - May, September, October | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $2200 | $974 | $1984 | $1293 | $1867 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1054 | $932 | $939 | $274 | $965 | $732 | $778 | $567 |
| Groceries | $234 | $121 | $188 | $169 | $136 | $87 | $281 | $10 |
| Dining out | $345 | $403 | $271 | $108 | $271 | $131 | $182 | $227 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $57 | $45 | $37 | $18 | $49 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $174 | $95 | $164 | $96 | $159 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $23 | $11 | $24 | $16 | $25 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $88 | $60 | $63 | $21 | $11 | $30 |
| Taxis | $106 | $48 | $58 | $20 | $27 | $14 | $9 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $17 | $10 | $18 | $0 | $24 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $64 | $8 | $29 | $8 | $81 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $37 | $8 | $24 | $9 | $20 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $63 | $62 | $47 | $73 | $64 | $82 |
| Gym | $86 | $81 | $66 | $41 | $65 | $15 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $130 | $93 | $99 | $55 | $65 | $54 | $65 | $62 |
| Massage | $99 | $59 | $56 | $10 | $50 | $20 | $51 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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 | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |