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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Turkish | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, October, November | December - April | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $659 | $1959 | $922 | $1867 | $2359 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1054 | $939 | $354 | $678 | $400 | $778 | $1036 | $797 |
| Groceries | $234 | $188 | $44 | $157 | $91 | $281 | $236 | $356 |
| Dining out | $345 | $271 | $81 | $261 | $151 | $182 | $371 | $211 |
| Cafe | $75 | $57 | $18 | $56 | $21 | $49 | $43 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $49 | $209 | $79 | $159 | $157 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $3 | $35 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $6 | $63 | $5 | $11 | $12 | $40 |
| Taxis | $106 | $58 | $6 | $42 | $12 | $9 | $48 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $2 | $45 | $16 | $24 | $0 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $11 | $28 | $13 | $81 | $35 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $15 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $22 | $110 | $43 | $64 | $117 | $93 |
| Gym | $86 | $66 | $9 | $107 | $22 | $69 | $37 | $69 |
| Yoga | $130 | $99 | $23 | $105 | $30 | $65 | $163 | $112 |
| Massage | $99 | $56 | $15 | $54 | $27 | $51 | $75 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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 | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | 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 | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |