|
Barbados 🇧🇧
|
Berlin 🇩🇪
|
Larnaca 🇨🇾
|
Madrid 🇪🇸
|
Prague 🇨🇿
|
Valencia 🇪🇸
|
|
| Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 | 1,305,737 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Greek | Spanish | Czech | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | June - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $1959 | $2498 | $1806 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1054 | $939 | $678 | $1174 | $780 | $869 |
| Groceries | $234 | $188 | $157 | $175 | $158 | $146 |
| Dining out | $345 | $271 | $261 | $313 | $240 | $292 |
| Cafe | $75 | $57 | $56 | $51 | $53 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $209 | $196 | $175 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $35 | $10 | $24 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $63 | $78 | $61 | $38 |
| Taxis | $106 | $58 | $42 | $44 | $33 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $45 | $49 | $19 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $28 | $54 | $19 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $8 | $20 | $35 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $110 | $82 | $50 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $66 | $107 | $44 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $130 | $99 | $105 | $142 | $66 | $87 |
| Massage | $99 | $56 | $54 | $64 | $37 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Liftago | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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 | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |